Brinsmade, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Benson County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
28 Population 104/sq mi density
$9,999 Home Value $153,085 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brinsmade has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates48.1840°N, 99.3236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenson County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.33"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.7 / 100
Community Resilience14.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

305 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 86 km 0
May 30, 1958 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 15, 1952 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 32 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 47 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 95 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 28 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 11, 1974 EF2 57 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 29 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 29, 1972 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 85 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 79 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 94 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 74 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 95 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 95 km
2008 GRADER 1,745 99 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 37 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 71 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in

Brinsmade has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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