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Watertown, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,747
Population
1,805/sq mi density
$93,008
Median Income
$41,419 per capita
$315,200
Home Value
$370,563 Zillow
$967
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
22
Violent Crime/100K
736 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$93,008 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$315,200 home value, $967/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Watertown has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 956 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,805/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9602°N, 93.8439°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Watertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").