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Chanhassen, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
26,001
Population
1,277/sq mi density
$138,034
Median Income
$71,799 per capita
$530,700
Home Value
$539,206 Zillow
$1,749
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
49
Violent Crime/100K
870 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$138,034 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$530,700 home value, $1,749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chanhassen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 54.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Chanhassen has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").