Chatfield, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Fillmore County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
2,693
Population
1,040/sq mi density
$91,912
Median Income
$41,345 per capita
$216,000
Home Value
$362,530 Zillow
$645
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,912 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,000 home value, $645/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chatfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,032 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8445°N, 92.1829°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fillmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Chatfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").