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Winthrop, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sibley County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,275 Population 996/sq mi density
$67,375 Median Income $35,906 per capita
$157,400 Home Value $221,905 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,375 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,400 home value, $732/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Winthrop has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density996/sq mi
Coordinates44.5423°N, 94.3600°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySibley County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience93.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 72 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 841 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1965 EF4 74 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 91 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 55 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 38 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 31 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 33 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 40 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 92 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 81 km 5
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 85 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 87 km
2004 EAGAN 925 97 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 79 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 58 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 63 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Winthrop has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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