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Kramer, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Bottineau County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
17 Population 113/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 1,095 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kramer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 49.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,459 ft (445 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates48.6910°N, 100.7077°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBottineau County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 49.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.1 / 100
Community Resilience58.8 / 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 High
Lightning Very 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

163 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 15 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 28 km 0
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 76 km 1
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 37 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 62 km 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 28, 2020 EF1 32 km 0
Jun 14, 2018 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 20, 2011 EF1 68 km 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 22, 2007 EF1 22 km 0
Jun 19, 2005 EF1 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 66 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 41 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 25 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 71 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 25 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 24 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 10 km
1997 FOXHOLM1 1,187 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in

Kramer has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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