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Arnegard, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · McKenzie County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
167 Population 491/sq mi density
$274,000 Home Value $336,357 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
596 Violent Crime/100K 3,085 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
596 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arnegard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 50.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates47.8065°N, 103.4426°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcKenzie County County
Nearest AirportWilliston Basin International (XWA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 50.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0473 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.08 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience43.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2014.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 123 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 113 km
Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 93 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 28 km
May 6, 2014 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana M2.6 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

100 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 11, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 10, 1952 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 9, 2018 EF2 11 km 1
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 62 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF2 16 km 0
Jun 27, 1982 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 5, 1976 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 13, 1953 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF2 8 km 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Jun 30, 2015 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 21, 1999 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 26, 1990 EF1 81 km 0
Aug 21, 1985 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF1 53 km 0
Aug 24, 1983 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 8, 1982 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 13, 1980 EF1 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE 67,150 67 km
1999 GAP/ROUGH CREEK 53,708 37 km
1988 BAINVILLE 12,790 56 km
2021 LITTLE SWALLOW 9,886 70 km
1988 MURPHY 8,918 64 km
1999 ROUGH CRK 7,887 27 km
2018 18 DONUT HOLE 7,838 95 km
2017 YOOPER 7,834 96 km
2012 LITTLE SWALLOW 6,304 66 km
1988 MIKES CREEK 5,309 74 km
2017 MAGPIE FIRE 5,056 53 km
2021 ROOSEVELT CREEK 4,608 75 km
2021 HORSE PASTURE 4,431 22 km
2015 RIDGE ROAD 3,390 40 km
1988 MONTANA LINE 3,307 46 km
1988 CINNAMON CREEK 3,204 50 km
2024 CHARLSON 3,055 50 km
2021 ELKHORN 2,784 63 km
2021 13 MILE FIRE 2,585 59 km
2014 14 BEEF CORRAL WASH 2,471 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in

Arnegard has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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