Peterson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Winona County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
256
Population
533/sq mi density
$66,250
Median Income
$30,438 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$362,154 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $538/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Peterson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 533/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7885°N, 91.8320°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Winona County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Peterson has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.1").