Hamburg, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
544 Population 2,590/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $42,580 per capita
$229,200 Home Value $348,067 Zillow
$873 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,200 home value, $873/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,003 ft (306 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,590/sq mi
Coordinates44.7325°N, 93.9632°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarver County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 39.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.80"

Air Quality

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 87 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 1,127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 74 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 37 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 18 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 63 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 54 km 6
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 36 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 87 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 57 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 53 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 38 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 56 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 91 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 17 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 92 km 0
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 87 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 85 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 90 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 89 km
2009 BU9 4,112 88 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 84 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 84 km
2009 BU11 3,242 85 km
1997 BIG 2,987 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 89 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 84 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 87 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 83 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 85 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 89 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 85 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 83 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 90 km
1995 UNIT 16 1,570 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in

Hamburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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