Nowthen, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Anoka County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
4,539
Population
135/sq mi density
$134,491
Median Income
$47,475 per capita
$440,200
Home Value
$380,165 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$134,491 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$440,200 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Nowthen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 33.7 sq mi (87.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3431°N, 93.4496°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Anoka County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0430 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.24 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.16 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
Nowthen has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.0").