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Chaska, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
28,146
Population
1,642/sq mi density
$110,000
Median Income
$54,856 per capita
$379,400
Home Value
$473,606 Zillow
$1,436
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
59
Violent Crime/100K
932 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$379,400 home value, $1,436/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Chaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 940 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8164°N, 93.6100°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 20 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 | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 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 | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Chaska has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").