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Zeeland, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · McPherson County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
76 Population 253/sq mi density
$23,600 Home Value $142,693 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Zeeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,009 ft (612 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates45.9729°N, 99.8324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcPherson County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 44.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.8 / 100
Community Resilience55.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 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: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 15, 2017.

Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

257 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 4 fatalities, 46 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1953 EF5 84 km 2
May 22, 2010 EF4 59 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 31, 1966 EF3 28 km 2
Jul 1, 1955 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 48 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 4, 1982 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,487 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 14,487 83 km
2000 TRIBLE 9,718 57 km
2006 LUND 9,425 78 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,593 84 km
2003 MCCLEAN BOTTOMS 6,421 93 km
2015 CANNON BALL 3,068 72 km
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 76 km
2006 1804 2,778 60 km
2011 MOUND CITY 2,755 36 km
2004 FISCHER 2,578 70 km
2012 CORNSTALK 2,561 78 km
2000 NEUGERFIRE 2,150 79 km
2000 FTMANUEL 2,124 51 km
2024 STATELINE 2,123 78 km
2003 24 2,119 68 km
2002 BISRURAL2 1,649 94 km
2015 BIG LAKE FIRE 1,587 70 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,492 96 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 29 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,438 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in

Zeeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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