Fortuna, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Divide County County
1.7
/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
D
Overall
1.7 / 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 36.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
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
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) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Fortuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 7°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").