Cathay, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County
2.3
/5.0
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Fair
22
Population
122/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cathay 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. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,582 ft (482 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5539°N, 99.4113°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wells County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Cathay has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").