Fairhaven, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
279 Population 146/sq mi density
$92,143 Median Income $45,179 per capita
$237,100 Home Value $391,459 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$92,143 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairhaven has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 47.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,071 ft (326 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density146/sq mi
Coordinates45.3240°N, 94.2055°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMeeker County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 47.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience94.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 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 72 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 127 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

441 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 1,055 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 70 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 75 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 80 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 70 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 75 km 6
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 51 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 92 km 1
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 84 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 92 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 23 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 72 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 71 km 5
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 17 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CENTER TANK RANGE (6,131 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 98 km
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 39 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 44 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 45 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 98 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 44 km
2009 BU9 4,112 39 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 44 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 100 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 44 km
2009 BU11 3,242 40 km
1997 BIG 2,987 42 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 86 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 42 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 40 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 42 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 67 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 42 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 45 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Fairhaven has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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