Willernie, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Washington County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
466 Population 3,585/sq mi density
$82,321 Median Income $36,387 per capita
$307,000 Home Value $292,211 Zillow
$1,348 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$82,321 median income, 24.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$307,000 home value, $1,348/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Willernie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation950 ft (290 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density3,585/sq mi
Coordinates45.0537°N, 92.9580°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 40.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %98.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0445 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.62 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very 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 M2.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 52 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 34 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 25 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 69 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 50 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 34 km 6
May 21, 1957 EF4 59 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 66 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 16 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 84 km 2
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 22 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 36 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 59 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 48 km 2
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 82 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 74 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 78 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 78 km
2009 BU9 4,112 82 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 72 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 73 km
2009 BU11 3,242 79 km
1997 BIG 2,987 76 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 26 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 74 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 80 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 74 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 97 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 80 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 82 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 76 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Willernie has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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