Seaforth, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
103 Population 101/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $26,229 per capita
$108,300 Home Value $181,264 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Seaforth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 43.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,069 ft (326 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates44.4759°N, 95.3359°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRedwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 43.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.66"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience92.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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 64 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 363 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 93 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 47 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 54 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 61 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 74 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 69 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 89 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 88 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 95 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 88 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 95 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE (2,067 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 92 km
2000 SVOR 661 100 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Seaforth has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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