Winton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
104 Population 867/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $36,135 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $267,318 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Winton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,386 ft (422 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density867/sq mi
Coordinates47.9292°N, 91.8013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportRange Regional (HIB)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 64.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.2%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0389 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience98.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 19, 2018.

Mar 19, 2018 75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada M2.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 39 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 27 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 12 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 42 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 39 km 0
Sep 6, 1959 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF1 79 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF1 62 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 7, 1988 EF1 23 km 0
Sep 5, 1987 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 12, 1980 EF1 52 km 0
Aug 14, 1978 EF1 9 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF1 98 km 0
Apr 14, 1976 EF1 24 km 0
Aug 25, 1974 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 19, 1971 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 1, 1958 EF1 80 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PAGAMI CREEK (85,116 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PAGAMI CREEK 85,116 39 km
2007 HAM LAKE 70,606 81 km
2021 GREENWOOD 28,255 42 km
2006 CAVITY LAKE 26,812 67 km
1995 SAG CORRIDOR 13,842 83 km
2005 WEST ZONE RX BURN 9,523 33 km
1996 WHITEFEATHER LAKE 4,286 26 km
1996 SOUTH TEMPERANCE 4,192 81 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,053 44 km
2006 FAMINE LAKE 4,012 79 km
1995 LITTLE GABBRO 3,145 18 km
2010 KEK SPIDER 302 3,039 48 km
2006 TURTLE LAKE 2,167 22 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,874 57 km
2006 REDEYE 1,613 93 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,581 47 km
2021 JOHN EK 1,421 59 km
1995 WINCHELL 1,226 89 km
2005 ALPINE LAKE 1,169 68 km
2010 MEEDS LAKE 1,144 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 1.3 in

Winton has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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