Falcon Heights, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
5,145
Population
2,307/sq mi density
$93,233
Median Income
$50,868 per capita
$366,800
Home Value
$403,548 Zillow
$1,200
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$93,233 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$366,800 home value, $1,200/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Falcon Heights has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 956 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9881°N, 93.1747°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.06 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Falcon Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").