Overview
Windom, a lively, growing city, is the county seat of Cottonwood County, Minnesota. A transportation hub for the region, Windom is served by U.S. Highway 71 and Minnesota Highway 60. The city has a diverse economy including manufacturing, agriculture, medical and adult care facilities. Windom’s historic courthouse square is the focal point for a variety of successful retail businesses. Windom has long been a safe, desirable community with excellent public services, schools, clubs, activities and events, many parks, lakes, a golf course and the Des Moines River.
LOCATION
County: Cottonwood
Region: Southwest Minnesota
Distance from Mpls./St. Paul: 135 miles
Distance from nearest MSA:135 miles
US Congressional District: 2nd District
World Wide Web Site: www.windom-mn.com
Windom’s Climate
| Average Temperatures | Minimum | Mean | Maximum |
| Winter | 1.9 | 16.9 | 28.7 |
| Spring | 37.3 | 44.7 | 52.6 |
| Summer | 62.2 | 69.8 | 75.4 |
| Fall | 39.3 | 46.1 | 55.3 |