Why visit Atwater
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 0°F.
Weather in Atwater
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Atwater
Atwater is a city in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,124 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Atwater, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Atwater Area Historical Society and Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
500 Pleasant Avenue West, Atwater
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Pumpkin Palooza
Park · 0.5 mi
Come pick out your pumpkins. This huge garden offers a variety of pumpkin colors and sizes, gordes, and squash every fall; from...
Restaurants and cafes1
The Handle Bar
Bar and pub
A great place to grab a quick bite to eat.
308 Atlantic Avenue W, Atwater
Su-Sa 11:00-01:00
Churches and places of worship2
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran
300 3rd Street South, Atwater
History
Atwater was laid out in 1869, and incorporated on February 17, 1876. The city was named for E. D. Atwater, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Atwater since 1870.
From the History section of Atwater, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Atwater
11 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°F | 0°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 25°F | 4°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 37°F | 17°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 32°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 66°F | 45°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 48°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 34°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 21°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 26°F | 7°F | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Litchfield (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kandiyohi County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-08-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-07-08: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-07-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-28: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Willmar Municipal -John L Rice Field (ILL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Willmar 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Hutchinson 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Annandale 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Albany 35 mi north, about 57 min by car
- St. Cloud 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Sartell 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sauk Rapids 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Buffalo 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Monticello 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- St. Michael 53 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hotel Atwater, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
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