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Wheaton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Traverse County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,334
Population
767/sq mi density
$52,260
Median Income
$34,309 per capita
$82,200
Home Value
$120,504 Zillow
$582
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
77
Violent Crime/100K
2,008 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,260 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,200 home value, $582/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheaton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 42.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,019 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8059°N, 96.4980°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Traverse County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown Regional (ATY) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Wheaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.5").