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St. Peter, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
12,085
Population
1,991/sq mi density
$65,042
Median Income
$31,660 per capita
$238,700
Home Value
$340,462 Zillow
$943
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
133
Violent Crime/100K
1,064 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,042 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$238,700 home value, $943/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Peter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 891 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,991/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3293°N, 93.9677°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Le Sueur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
St. Peter has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").