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Fortuna, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Divide County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
74
Population
73/sq mi density
$2,499
Median Income
$17,580 per capita
$31,800
Home Value
$360,975 Zillow
38°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
533
Violent Crime/100K
5,260 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$31,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fortuna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 36.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,206 ft (672 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9097°N, 103.7791°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Divide County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williston Basin International (XWA) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in |
Fortuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 7°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").