Bucyrus, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Adams County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
55 Population 157/sq mi density
$153,500 Median Income $42,091 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$153,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bucyrus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 33.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,781 ft (848 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates46.0646°N, 102.7883°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportDickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 33.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.14"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.5 / 100
Community Resilience38.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
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: M2.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 29, 2013.

Jul 29, 2013 18 km SE of Ekalaka, Montana M2.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

144 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 44 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 4, 1978 EF4 79 km 5
Jun 29, 1975 EF4 54 km 1
Jul 8, 2009 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 28, 2018 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 12, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
May 24, 2010 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 18, 1986 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 14, 1977 EF2 87 km 0
May 25, 1972 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 12, 1969 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 17, 1969 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 1, 1964 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 22, 1957 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 10, 1952 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 12, 2019 EF1 51 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 30, 2015 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 18, 2011 EF1 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WINDY (16,866 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 WINDY 16,866 48 km
2013 PAUTRE 11,733 36 km
2021 DIVIDE CA 10,635 62 km
2006 BLACK HORSE CREEK 8,000 78 km
2024 TRAVIN 7,917 80 km
2006 KELLY 5,071 91 km
2004 DEEP CREEK 4,180 79 km
2012 DEEP CREEK 2 3,500 91 km
2015 MOONSHINE 2,768 65 km
2000 PASTURE 9 BURN 2,768 74 km
2007 HAY CREEK 2,655 49 km
2003 MEAT HOOK 2,522 77 km
2008 BROWN 2,519 98 km
2002 TRAVERS 2,403 81 km
2007 HARRIS 2,369 35 km
2021 HIGHWAY 20 - HARDING 2,050 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,050 27 km
2001 MCKENZIE 1,946 71 km
2024 LOST BOY BUTTE 1,647 25 km
1999 DOUG DAHL 1,464 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.3 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in Driest

Bucyrus has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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