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Butte, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sheridan County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
62
Population
248/sq mi density
$49,583
Median Income
$27,795 per capita
41°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
253
Violent Crime/100K
1,095 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 8.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,744 ft (532 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8370°N, 100.6658°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.6 / 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 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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").