Chanhassen, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
26,001
Population
1,277/sq mi density
$138,034
Median Income
$71,799 per capita
$530,700
Home Value
$561,960 Zillow
$1,749
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$138,034 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$530,700 home value, $1,749/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chanhassen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 54.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 952 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8543°N, 93.5624°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Chanhassen has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.6").