Hamilton, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Pembina County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
37 Population 128/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $49,751 per capita
$41,400 Home Value $171,055 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$41,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamilton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation824 ft (251 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates48.8080°N, 97.4517°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPembina County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 39.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.4 / 100
Community Resilience31.9 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

248 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 33 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 41 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 24 km 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 57 km 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 13, 1977 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 6, 1959 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 30, 1955 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF1 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JUNEBERRY 3 (29,455 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 97 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 89 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 66 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 69 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 96 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 66 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 66 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 68 km
2003 CANADA 7,065 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,964 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,057 68 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,891 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 5,013 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,724 70 km
2012 COUNTY 27 FIRE 4,653 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,624 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,616 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 8°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 4°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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