Welcome, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
977 Population 669/sq mi density
$55,357 Median Income $24,489 per capita
$91,300 Home Value $218,118 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$55,357 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Welcome experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 39.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density669/sq mi
Coordinates43.6662°N, 94.6073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 39.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.2 / 100
Community Resilience84.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 76 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 301 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 79 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 89 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 95 km 5
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 72 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 77 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 61 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 55 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 100 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 66 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 59 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Welcome has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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