Trosky, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rock County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
50 Population 35/sq mi density
$57,000 Median Income $35,654 per capita
$110,700 Home Value $191,120 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Trosky has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates43.8900°N, 96.2478°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRock County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 39.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 319 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 21 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 51 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 55 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 58 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 29 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 66 km 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 12 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Trosky has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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