Deering, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ward County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
123 Population 1,538/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $27,357 per capita
$111,200 Home Value $326,428 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Deering has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,547 ft (472 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,538/sq mi
Coordinates48.3958°N, 101.0498°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWard County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 45.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %81.4%
Unhealthy Days9

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0476 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.29 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience76.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

199 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 18 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 95 km 0
Aug 12, 2010 EF3 96 km 1
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 49 km 1
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 25 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 56 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 21 km 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 28, 2020 EF1 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CLEAR LAKE (5,040 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 91 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 54 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 44 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 43 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 93 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 43 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 36 km
2001 HB 35 1,441 91 km
2017 NDDLR FY17 RX HB 35 1,206 92 km
1997 FOXHOLM1 1,187 37 km
1997 HB 35 1,180 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.3 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.3 in

Deering has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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