Weather & Climate in Hanley Falls, MN

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

Hanley Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.5 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 1,048 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	44.7°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-10°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,048 ft (319 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	1,152/sq mi
Coordinates	44.6918°N, 95.6194°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Yellow Medicine County County
Nearest Airport	Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 51.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	30.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.9 / 100
Community Resilience	88.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Jun 5, 1993	11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota	M4.1	121 km	10 km
Feb 9, 1994	6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota	M3.1	60 km	5 km
Apr 25, 2017	Near Mankato, Minnesota	M2.8	140 km	0 km
Apr 29, 2011	Minnesota	M2.5	144 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 259 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968	EF5	59 km	9.1 mi	9
Jul 25, 2000	EF4	24 km	9.0 mi	1
Mar 29, 1998	EF4	83 km	73.5 mi	1
Jun 16, 1992	EF4	86 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1955	EF4	52 km	30.0 mi	1
May 30, 2022	EF3	96 km	13.3 mi	0
Jul 11, 2008	EF3	57 km	8.0 mi	0
May 17, 1996	EF3	93 km	18.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	51 km	16.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	21 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	68 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	17 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	43 km	13.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1985	EF3	96 km	8.0 mi	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	95 km	12.4 mi	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	97 km	0.4 mi	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	67 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 11, 2016	EF2	97 km	3.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 2011	EF2	61 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF2	86 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 acres, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2004	LOUISBURGRADE	6,487	76 km
2003	CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE	2,067	59 km
2004	FISH FIRE	1,799	80 km
2005	GRAND MEWS	1,245	84 km
1998	LEE	1,137	85 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,115	85 km
2003	ANDERSON	1,082	80 km
1998	ANDREASEN	1,001	81 km
1990	ANDERSON	988	84 km
2007	ANDERSON	797	80 km
2006	ANDERSON	764	84 km
1986	ANDERSON	746	80 km
2000	FISH	720	82 km
2010	WALDEN	717	94 km
2007	LEE	689	85 km
2000	SVOR	661	76 km
2003	LEE	560	85 km
1994	ARTICHOKE	556	82 km
2002	ARTICHOKE	548	82 km
2003	DISMAL SWAMP	518	100 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-10°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.8 in
March	31°F (-1°C)	1.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.9 in
June	69°F (20°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.5 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	1.3 in
December	17°F (-9°C)	0.8 in	Driest

Hanley Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.8").

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