Fairdale, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
23
Population
72/sq mi density
$28,125
Median Income
$35,243 per capita
$18,800
Home Value
$171,208 Zillow
37°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$28,125 median income, 28.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$18,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.3°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,619 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4900°N, 98.2312°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cavalier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.1 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in |
Fairdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 3°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").