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Embden, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cass County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
15 Population 21/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,469 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Embden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 36.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,059 ft (323 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates46.8050°N, 97.4395°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 36.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0386 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.55 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience93.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 13 km 10
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 82 km 0
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 54 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 48 km 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 66 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 46 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 88 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 41 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 87 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 75 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 7 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 85 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 55 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 85 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 88 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 81 km
2007 HAUGVEDT WPA 630 92 km
2006 MEADOWS (SOUTH) 569 81 km
1998 FUGLIE 545 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Embden has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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