Fredonia, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · McIntosh County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
41 Population 171/sq mi density
$56,900 Home Value $212,729 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fredonia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. The area receives 48.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,058 ft (627 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates46.3292°N, 99.0956°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcIntosh County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 48.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.41"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

304 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 29 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 74 km 0
Aug 11, 2002 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 89 km 0
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 40 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 20 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 31, 1966 EF3 47 km 2
May 20, 1965 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 1, 1955 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 54 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 17, 2001 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 27, 1999 EF2 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHICAGOLAKE (4,606 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 CHICAGOLAKE 4,606 82 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 55 km
2004 ALLEN STUECKLE 1,330 68 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 85 km
1985 CHASE LAKE 1,215 80 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in

Fredonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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