Winona, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Trempealeau County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
25,998 Population 1,370/sq mi density
$56,163 Median Income $34,197 per capita
$193,500 Home Value $262,085 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
188 Violent Crime/100K 2,315 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,163 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$193,500 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Winona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation662 ft (202 m)
Area24.1 sq mi (62.5 km²)
Population Density1,370/sq mi
Coordinates44.0513°N, 91.6681°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTrempealeau County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.7 / 100
Community Resilience70.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

347 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 240 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 99 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 86 km 4
May 10, 1953 EF4 89 km 2
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 91 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 69 km 2
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 56 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 68 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 21 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 89 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 85 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 38 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 28 km
2024 RX-UPPER SEVENTEEN 520 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.2 in

Winona has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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