Crystal, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Pembina County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
101
Population
146/sq mi density
$58,900
Home Value
$171,055 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Crystal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 911 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5981°N, 97.6686°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pembina County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Crystal has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.3").