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Sunfish Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
594
Population
396/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$107,338 per capita
$1,109,000
Home Value
$1,165,446 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
353
Violent Crime/100K
5,266 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$1,109,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunfish Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 396/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8727°N, 93.0870°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Sunfish Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").