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Dawson, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Kidder County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
77
Population
226/sq mi density
$177,500
Home Value
$226,370 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,750 ft (533 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8679°N, 99.7536°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kidder County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").