Weather & Climate in Dresbach, MN

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dresbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,146 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	48.1°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,146 ft (349 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	279/sq mi
Coordinates	43.8869°N, 91.3468°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	La Crosse County County
Nearest Airport	La Crosse Regional (LSE) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 37.9"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	80.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	16.3 / 100
Community Resilience	92.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

320 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 201 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 16, 1962	EF4	89 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 4, 1958	EF4	98 km	59.2 mi	4
Apr 19, 1957	EF4	94 km	21.1 mi	1
May 10, 1953	EF4	98 km	162.0 mi	2
Aug 7, 2021	EF3	98 km	9.4 mi	0
May 15, 1998	EF3	85 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 27, 1994	EF3	85 km	10.0 mi	2
Jul 19, 1994	EF3	98 km	23.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1983	EF3	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	26 km	26.9 mi	0
Jun 24, 1971	EF3	99 km	0.1 mi	1
May 5, 1965	EF3	69 km	65.2 mi	0
Sep 3, 1964	EF3	96 km	17.1 mi	0
May 26, 1959	EF3	14 km	34.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1957	EF3	76 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 2022	EF2	67 km	22.9 mi	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	100 km	1.1 mi	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	84 km	2.8 mi	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	81 km	3.1 mi	0
May 22, 2011	EF2	19 km	13.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIG BURN (3,154 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	BIG BURN	3,154	98 km
1994	BIG BURN	2,248	99 km
1997	BIG BURN	1,642	98 km
2004	POOL ONE NORTH	1,576	97 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,297	99 km
2007	BEAVER CUTOFF	982	59 km
2007	UNNAMED	981	94 km
2003	UNNAMED	901	96 km
1998	PR 17	896	97 km
2007	UNNAMED	875	99 km
2009	UNNAMED	867	95 km
2007	PR 16	778	98 km
2006	PR 17 RX FIRE	701	100 km
2005	UNNAMED	657	96 km
2003	PR 17	632	99 km
2009	UNNAMED	589	96 km
2004	UNNAMED	580	98 km
2003	UNNAMED	580	95 km
2003	OS 23	571	96 km
2008	UNNAMED	569	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	20°F (-6°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	32°F (0°C)	1.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.0 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.6 in
June	67°F (20°C)	4.0 in
July	74°F (24°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
October	49°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.8 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	1.3 in

Dresbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.9").

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