Hampden, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
25 Population 147/sq mi density
$21,300 Home Value $171,208 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hampden 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 21.9 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

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates48.5396°N, 98.6543°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCavalier County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 38.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

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

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 65 km 0
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 70 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 41 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 53 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 22 km 0
Aug 5, 1966 EF2 52 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 95 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 85 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 70 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 8 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in

Hampden has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 3°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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