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Sedan, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pope County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
36 Population 71/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $37,781 per capita
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 436 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sedan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,350 ft (411 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates45.5782°N, 95.2453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPope County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.3 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 82 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 128 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 67 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

438 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 177 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 59 km 1
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 82 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 80 km 1
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 18 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 36 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 20 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 97 km
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 87 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 93 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 93 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 100 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 77 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 90 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 90 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 94 km
1998 LEE 1,137 96 km
1998 WEST SKUNK 1,129 90 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 96 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 93 km
2000 UNIT 1 1,073 86 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 92 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 94 km
1985 UNNAMED 880 75 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 93 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.9 in

Sedan has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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