Ayr, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Steele County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
12
Population
133/sq mi density
39°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ayr has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 34.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0411°N, 97.4909°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Steele County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Ayr has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 4°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").