Ayr, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Steele County County

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

12 Population 133/sq mi density

39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

283 Violent Crime/100K 1,920 property/100K

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

283 violent crimes/100K

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 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	39.4°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	6°F (-14°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 23.9"

37% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 216 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957	EF5	19 km	10
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	57 km	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF4	76 km	1
Jul 18, 2004	EF4	74 km	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF4	61 km	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	71 km	2
Aug 27, 2016	EF3	58 km	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF3	87 km	0
Jul 21, 1987	EF3	78 km	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	72 km	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 16, 1973	EF3	49 km	0
Jun 15, 1973	EF3	26 km	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF3	63 km	0
Aug 23, 1968	EF3	75 km	0
Sep 6, 1958	EF3	42 km	0
Aug 11, 1958	EF3	98 km	0
Jul 16, 1957	EF3	58 km	0
Aug 30, 1956	EF3	55 km	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF3	84 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	72 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	68 km
2007	FLICKERTAIL	1,239	86 km
2011	NEAL WMA	1,213	91 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,153	81 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	31 km
2006	FULLERS LAKE 06	1,109	28 km
1992	MEADOWS	922	99 km
2006	MEADOWS (SOUTH)	569	99 km
1998	FUGLIE	545	89 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	6°F (-14°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	13°F (-11°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	26°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.6 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.7 in
December	13°F (-11°C)	0.5 in

Ayr has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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