Nielsville, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Norman County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
68
Population
234/sq mi density
$40,313
Median Income
$17,924 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$198,464 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,313 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Nielsville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. The area receives 48.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5293°N, 96.8157°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Norman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.3 / 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
Nielsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").