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Munich, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
258 Population 180/sq mi density
$75,855 Median Income $45,477 per capita
$111,200 Home Value $120,141 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
261 Violent Crime/100K 4,817 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,855 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Munich 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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,596 ft (486 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates48.6734°N, 98.8387°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCavalier County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 38.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

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

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 78 km 0
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 58 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 66 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 2 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 5, 1966 EF2 64 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 6, 1959 EF2 25 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 77 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 68 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 81 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 19 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 10°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in

Munich has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 3°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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