Mendota, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
183
Population
678/sq mi density
$108,333
Median Income
$59,769 per capita
$335,000
Home Value
$551,386 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$108,333 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$335,000 home value, $850/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mendota experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 678/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8875°N, 93.1617°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 3 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Mendota has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.9").