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Cologne, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,146 Population 1,199/sq mi density
$117,344 Median Income $53,581 per capita
$356,600 Home Value $397,205 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 1,265 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$117,344 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$356,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cologne 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 Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation946 ft (288 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,199/sq mi
Coordinates44.7698°N, 93.7924°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarver County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 51.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 99 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 1,156 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 62 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 4 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 50 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 40 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 23 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 47 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 74 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 67 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 62 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 52 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 42 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 91 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 32 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 29 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 82 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 79 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 83 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 83 km
2009 BU9 4,112 83 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 78 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 78 km
2009 BU11 3,242 80 km
1997 BIG 2,987 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 77 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 78 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 81 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 77 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 77 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 78 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 83 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 79 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 77 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 84 km
1995 UNIT 16 1,570 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Cologne has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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