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Grand Forks AFB, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Grand Forks County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,072
Population
276/sq mi density
$72,279
Median Income
$22,100 per capita
$1,621
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,279 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Forks AFB has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 48.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9557°N, 97.3913°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grand Forks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very 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 | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Grand Forks AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").