Fargo, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Clay County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
129,064
Population
2,507/sq mi density
$66,029
Median Income
$42,212 per capita
$269,800
Home Value
$321,568 Zillow
$916
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
505
Violent Crime/100K
3,726 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,029 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$269,800 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
505 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fargo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 48.8 sq mi (126.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8647°N, 96.8291°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Fargo has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").