Weather & Climate in Lake Lillian, MN

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

Lake Lillian has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.7 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 1,105 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	43.2°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,105 ft (337 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	329/sq mi
Coordinates	44.9459°N, 94.8800°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Renville County County
Nearest Airport	St Cloud Regional (STC) 58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 37.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.1 / 100
Community Resilience	88.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
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	137 km	10 km
Feb 9, 1994	6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota	M3.1	11 km	5 km
Apr 25, 2017	Near Mankato, Minnesota	M2.8	109 km	0 km
Apr 29, 2011	Minnesota	M2.5	127 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 558 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 25, 2000	EF4	62 km	9.0 mi	1
May 6, 1965	EF4	91 km	12.3 mi	3
Jun 19, 1951	EF4	41 km	52.6 mi	1
Jul 11, 2008	EF3	25 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	89 km	33.0 mi	1
Mar 29, 1998	EF3	93 km	12.0 mi	1
Jul 1, 1997	EF3	70 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	79 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	97 km	16.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	52 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	77 km	13.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	75 km	2.5 mi	0
Sep 3, 1980	EF3	83 km	3.8 mi	1
May 6, 1965	EF3	63 km	15.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1964	EF3	89 km	6.2 mi	0
May 5, 1964	EF3	71 km	4.3 mi	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	96 km	19.6 mi	0
Jul 11, 2016	EF2	54 km	2.2 mi	0
Jul 11, 2016	EF2	33 km	3.1 mi	0
Jun 25, 2010	EF2	70 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE (2,067 acres, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2003	CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE	2,067	92 km
2010	WALDEN	717	93 km
2000	SVOR	661	67 km
2000	ASHLEY N	588	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
June	69°F (20°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
July	71°F (21°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.5 in
September	60°F (16°C)	2.9 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	1.4 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.7 in

Lake Lillian has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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