Alsen, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
27
Population
1/sq mi density
$83,125
Median Income
$33,796 per capita
37°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Alsen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.3°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Area | 29.9 sq mi (77.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6305°N, 98.7043°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cavalier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.1 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in |
Alsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 3°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.4").