Watson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Chippewa County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
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
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,958 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,500 home value, $706/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Watson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. The area receives 45.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
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
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 | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Watson has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").