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Weather & Climate in Edgerton, MN

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

Edgerton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,578 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density1,023/sq mi
Coordinates43.8753°N, 96.1305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRock County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 143 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 335 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 12 km 16.0 mi 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 45 km 9.1 mi 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 51 km 13.7 mi 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 49 km 73.5 mi 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 92 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 66 km 54.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 20 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 68 km 30.0 mi 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 50 km 4.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 67 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 93 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 69 km 6.0 mi 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 99 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 35 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 59 km 16.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 80 km 13.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 98 km 4.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 4 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 82 km 8.0 mi 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 86 km 8.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Edgerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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