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Silver Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
922
Population
2,249/sq mi density
$75,000
Median Income
$36,252 per capita
$184,800
Home Value
$296,886 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
13.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,800 home value, $769/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Silver Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,068 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9042°N, 94.1986°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLeod County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 45 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 | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Silver Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").