Conway, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Walsh County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12 Population 57/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $51,775 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Conway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 42.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates48.2343°N, 97.6751°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalsh County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 42.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.44"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience48.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

460 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 82 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 41 km 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 56 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 51 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 27, 2015 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 10, 2010 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COUNTY 27 FIRE (4,653 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 COUNTY 27 FIRE 4,653 91 km
2007 JUPITER FIRE 2,389 90 km
2003 DEVILS PLAYGROUND 1,879 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,764 90 km
2012 VIKING FIRE 1,698 100 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,695 91 km
2007 LINCOLN 1,369 90 km
2018 CLOW 1,358 99 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 80 km
2012 WATER TOWER FIRE 1,286 99 km
2003 CLIPPED WING 1,270 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,166 95 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 30 km
2007 HALMA FIRE 775 94 km
2007 BARREL FIRE 663 96 km
2021 121045 645 96 km
2002 DEERWOOD 591 88 km
1998 UNNAMED 587 93 km
2003 UNNAMED 543 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in

Conway has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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