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Grenora, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Divide County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
323 Population 530/sq mi density
$103,800 Home Value $360,975 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
533 Violent Crime/100K 5,260 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Grenora 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 Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,133 ft (650 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density530/sq mi
Coordinates48.6199°N, 103.9367°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDivide County County
Nearest AirportWilliston Basin International (XWA)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 36.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.7 / 100
Community Resilience17.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2014.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 75 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 63 km
Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 11 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 77 km
May 6, 2014 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana M2.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

76 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 26, 2010 EF3 78 km 2
Jul 11, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 14, 1950 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 27, 1982 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 5, 1976 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 2, 1971 EF2 43 km 0
Sep 21, 1969 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 13, 1953 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 9, 2018 EF1 47 km 0
Jun 11, 2007 EF1 26 km 0
Jul 18, 2003 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 21, 1999 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 4, 1998 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 29, 1991 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 2, 1990 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 13, 1980 EF1 68 km 0
May 17, 1977 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 27, 1975 EF1 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE 67,150 55 km
1988 BAINVILLE 12,790 62 km
2016 FLAGSTAFF HILL 9,129 64 km
2017 YOOPER 7,834 82 km
1999 OUTLOOK 6,292 69 km
2021 SMITH 5,212 91 km
1999 ANTELOPE 5,118 36 km
2015 RIDGE ROAD 3,390 87 km
2021 13 MILE FIRE 2,585 39 km
2007 W-RX-F SANDHILLS SUB UNIT B 2,381 37 km
2018 MTMLR-FY18-RX-WUI DEEP LAKE 2,088 35 km
2021 HIGHWAY 16 NORTH 2,069 62 km
2022 MTMLR-FY22-RX-BRIDGERMAN 1,852 34 km
2023 ROUTE 1 1,403 81 km
2008 NORTH SOUTH LAKE CREEK SU A 1,367 28 km
2011 W-RX-F EAST ML BRIGERMANN 1,197 36 km
2023 MTMLR-HFR-FY23-RX 1,128 54 km
2007 H-RX-F BRIGERMANN 2007 1,043 35 km
2022 MTMLR-FY22-RX-NORTHSHORE 1,015 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Grenora has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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