Calio, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
13 Population 2/sq mi density
$159,167 Median Income $146,831 per capita
37°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$159,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Calio 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 20.5 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,563 ft (476 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates48.6238°N, 98.9384°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCavalier County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 38.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.97"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.40"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.0 / 100
Community Resilience22.1 / 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)

Tornado History

274 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 10 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 85 km 0
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 50 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 61 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 7 km 0
Aug 5, 1966 EF2 58 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 72 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 62 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 75 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 25 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Calio has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 3°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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