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Cavalier, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Pembina County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,304
Population
1,516/sq mi density
$57,188
Median Income
$45,845 per capita
$155,500
Home Value
$171,055 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
16.9% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,188 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,500 home value, $829/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cavalier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 888 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7940°N, 97.6226°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pembina County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in |
Cavalier has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 4°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.6").