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Weather & Climate in Hopkins, MN

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Hopkins 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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 936 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation936 ft (285 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density4,605/sq mi
Coordinates44.9251°N, 93.4045°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
19% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience98.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 126 km 5 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 95 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

522 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 85 km 33.7 mi 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 34 km 1.0 mi 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 13 km 6.9 mi 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 15 km 6.8 mi 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 6 km 17.3 mi 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 32 km 12.3 mi 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 84 km 9.2 mi 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 76 km 52.6 mi 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 40 km 6.0 mi 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 100 km 33.0 mi 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 94 km 12.0 mi 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 79 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 53 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 66 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 67 km 30.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 26 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 17 km 5.5 mi 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 16 km 16.2 mi 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 93 km 3.8 mi 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 97 km 9.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 71 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 65 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 70 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 69 km
2009 BU9 4,112 72 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 63 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 64 km
2009 BU11 3,242 68 km
1997 BIG 2,987 66 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 44 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 64 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 69 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 64 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 63 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 64 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 72 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 66 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 63 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 71 km
1995 UNIT 16 1,570 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Hopkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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