Weather & Climate in Garden City, MN

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

Garden City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 38.7 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 910 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	45.3°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-10°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	910 ft (277 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	127/sq mi
Coordinates	44.0478°N, 94.1707°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Blue Earth County County
Nearest Airport	Mankato Regional (MKT) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 38.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	72.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	31.5 / 100
Community Resilience	97.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.

Feb 9, 1994	6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota	M3.1	125 km	5 km
Apr 25, 2017	Near Mankato, Minnesota	M2.8	21 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 657 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	68 km	16.9 mi	1
Apr 30, 1967	EF4	80 km	38.7 mi	5
Apr 30, 1967	EF4	59 km	20.1 mi	6
May 6, 1965	EF4	88 km	12.3 mi	3
Jun 19, 1951	EF4	94 km	52.6 mi	1
Jun 17, 2010	EF3	72 km	18.2 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF3	86 km	4.3 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF3	82 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	26 km	33.0 mi	1
Aug 1, 2006	EF3	47 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 29, 1998	EF3	26 km	12.0 mi	1
Mar 29, 1998	EF3	36 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF3	78 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1984	EF3	94 km	9.0 mi	0
May 17, 1982	EF3	88 km	46.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1979	EF3	89 km	15.9 mi	2
Apr 30, 1967	EF3	63 km	18.4 mi	2
May 6, 1965	EF3	70 km	15.5 mi	0
Mar 21, 1953	EF3	94 km	31.8 mi	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF2	61 km	2.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	SNAKE TRAIL	1,496	59 km
1990	UNNAMED	598	78 km
2024	LINCOLN WPA RX	575	9 km
1995	LV 68 CARVER	532	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-10°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.6 in
June	69°F (20°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
October	49°F (9°C)	2.2 in
November	32°F (0°C)	1.8 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.9 in

Garden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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