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Watson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Chippewa County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
189
Population
1,050/sq mi density
$38,958
Median Income
$27,331 per capita
$66,500
Home Value
$205,184 Zillow
$706
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
3,013 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,958 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,500 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Watson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 51.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,050/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0101°N, 95.7998°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chippewa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
Watson has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.7").