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Hensler, North Dakota
Hensler at dusk, 2009
Hensler at dusk, 2009
Hensler, North Dakota is located in North Dakota
Hensler, North Dakota
Hensler, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Hensler, North Dakota is located in the United States
Hensler, North Dakota
Hensler, North Dakota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Oliver
Elevation
1,713 ft (522 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 701
GNIS feature ID 1029403

Hensler is a small, quiet place in Oliver County, North Dakota, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community, which means it's a rural area without a local city council.

Hensler is located right next to the BNSF railroad tracks. It is also close to North Dakota Highway 200. This community is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) southwest of a larger town called Washburn.

What You'll Find in Hensler

Hensler might be small, but it has a few important things.

Local Services

You can find a county social services office here. This office helps people in the area with different needs.

Grain Elevator

Hensler also has a large building called a grain elevator. Farmers use this elevator to store their crops, like wheat or corn, after they harvest them. It's a key part of farming in the region.

Understanding Hensler's Climate

The weather in Hensler changes a lot throughout the year.

Temperature Swings

Summers in Hensler are usually warm or hot. They can also be humid, meaning the air feels sticky. Winters, on the other hand, are very cold. Sometimes they can be extremely cold.

Climate Type

Scientists use a system called Köppen Climate Classification to describe climates. Hensler has a "humid continental climate." This type of climate is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps. It means there are big differences between summer and winter temperatures.

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