Leal, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Griggs County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
20 Population 154/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $23,510 per capita
41°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Leal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,465 ft (447 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates47.1049°N, 98.3155°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGriggs County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 34.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience95.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 11 fatalities, 143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 77 km 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 91 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 87 km 1
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 37 km 0
Aug 11, 2002 EF4 77 km 0
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 62 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 55 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 12 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 15, 1952 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 45 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 CHICAGOLAKE 4,606 83 km
2008 GRADER 1,745 72 km
1985 CHASE LAKE 1,215 87 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 40 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 43 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 73 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.3 in

Leal has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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