Mercer, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sheridan County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
97 Population 441/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mercer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,931 ft (589 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density441/sq mi
Coordinates47.4906°N, 100.7111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySheridan County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 44.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.42"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience31.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

252 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 43 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 1, 1952 EF4 52 km 1
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 90 km 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 75 km 0
May 30, 1958 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 18, 1956 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 15, 1952 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 17, 2001 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 77 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 81 km 0
May 24, 1975 EF2 84 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 3, 1955 EF2 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MCCLEAN BOTTOMS (6,421 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 MCCLEAN BOTTOMS 6,421 98 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 53 km
2002 BISRURAL2 1,649 97 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,492 94 km
2006 RICE LAKE 1 1,150 64 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 45 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,062 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,049 92 km
2005 KIMBALL BOTTOMS FIRE 1,028 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 44°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in

Mercer has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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