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Plato, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
193
Population
551/sq mi density
$99,375
Median Income
$42,802 per capita
$228,900
Home Value
$346,327 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
119
Violent Crime/100K
1,785 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$228,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Plato has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 999 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7724°N, 94.0393°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLeod County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Plato has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").