St. Clair, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Waseca County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
785 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$101,375 Median Income $35,983 per capita
$200,800 Home Value $335,461 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$101,375 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,800 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Clair has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation979 ft (298 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates44.0839°N, 93.8605°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWaseca County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 38.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.84"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience94.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 M3.1 136 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 785 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 67 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 42 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 90 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 89 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 78 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 97 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 55 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 39 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 33 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 94 km 1
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 98 km 2
May 28, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 51 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 34 km
2004 EAGAN 925 99 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 56 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 34 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 74 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

St. Clair has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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