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Pemberton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Waseca County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
236 Population 1,242/sq mi density
$54,750 Median Income $29,270 per capita
$155,000 Home Value $233,767 Zillow
$1,725 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 1,204 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $1,725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Pemberton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 52.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,242/sq mi
Coordinates44.0085°N, 93.7839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWaseca County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 52.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience94.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 147 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 732 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 50 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 31 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 56 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 79 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 96 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 86 km 3
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 45 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 49 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 43 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 92 km 2
May 28, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 30 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 59 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 39 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 81 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Pemberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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