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Caledonia, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Norman County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
68 Population 131/sq mi density
$80,900 Home Value $233,783 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Caledonia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation858 ft (262 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates47.4577°N, 96.8891°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNorman County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 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 Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 196 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 71 km 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 32 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 61 km 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 66 km 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 57 km 1
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 54 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 11 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 52 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 54 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 70 km
2012 VIKING FIRE 1,698 95 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 76 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 52 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 80 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 50 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 59 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 52 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 75 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 91 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 81 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 57 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 81 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 74 km
2010 UNNAMED 931 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Caledonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").

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