Warsaw, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rice County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
690 Population 802/sq mi density
$115,313 Median Income $44,889 per capita
$255,000 Home Value $265,540 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$115,313 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,000 home value, $1,188/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Warsaw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density802/sq mi
Coordinates44.2622°N, 93.3769°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRice County County
Nearest AirportOwatonna Degner Regional (OWA)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 43.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.97"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

596 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,212 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 53 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 77 km 5
May 6, 1965 EF4 86 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 65 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 80 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 67 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 63 km 1
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 85 km 1
May 17, 1982 EF3 76 km 0
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 17 km
2004 EAGAN 925 66 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 20 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 76 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 55 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Warsaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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