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Preston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Fillmore County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,315
Population
532/sq mi density
$60,438
Median Income
$36,526 per capita
$169,600
Home Value
$254,689 Zillow
$649
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,438 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, $649/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Preston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6726°N, 92.0828°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fillmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Preston has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").