Calvin, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
15 Population 68/sq mi density
$126,250 Median Income $41,427 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $120,141 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Calvin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,618 ft (493 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates48.8518°N, 98.9380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCavalier County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.45"

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

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 89 km 0
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 54 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 59 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 21 km 0
Aug 5, 1966 EF2 84 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 6, 1959 EF2 36 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF1 85 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 17, 2020 EF1 69 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF1 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 67 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 60 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 37 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 10°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Calvin has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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