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Hanover, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hennepin County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
3,495
Population
637/sq mi density
$147,944
Median Income
$52,771 per capita
$421,700
Home Value
$443,613 Zillow
$1,806
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
41
Violent Crime/100K
2,340 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$147,944 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$421,700 home value, $1,806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanover has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 904 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1578°N, 93.6628°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hennepin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0419 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 16.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.78 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.45 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").