Ambrose, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Divide County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
26
Population
26/sq mi density
$77,000
Median Income
$40,127 per capita
40°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ambrose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,063 ft (629 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9559°N, 103.4813°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Divide County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williston Basin International (XWA) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Ambrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").