Leith, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Grant County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
15 Population 12/sq mi density
$47,000 Median Income $34,013 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,000 median income, 10.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Leith has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 56.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,348 ft (716 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates46.3649°N, 101.6414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 56.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.8 / 100
Community Resilience30.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

195 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 7 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1953 EF5 75 km 2
Jul 4, 1978 EF4 19 km 5
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 56 km 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 12, 2011 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 4, 1971 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 17, 1969 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 7, 1969 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF2 98 km 0
May 29, 1953 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 12, 2019 EF1 54 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF1 88 km 0
May 24, 2010 EF1 45 km 0
May 24, 2008 EF1 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TENBROOK (30,588 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 TENBROOK 30,588 45 km
2021 WINDY 16,866 70 km
2013 PAUTRE 11,733 88 km
2006 STONE MAN CHURCH 10,389 79 km
2006 LUND 9,425 69 km
2006 BLACK HORSE CREEK 8,000 91 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,593 62 km
2003 MCCLEAN BOTTOMS 6,421 84 km
1999 BULLHEAD 5,606 83 km
2022 HWY31 AND 101ST WEST 4,879 47 km
2006 B WARD 1 3,325 90 km
2015 CANNON BALL 3,068 80 km
2000 PASTURE 9 BURN 2,768 84 km
2012 MCINTOSH 2,653 50 km
2004 FISCHER 2,578 80 km
2012 CORNSTALK 2,561 77 km
2007 HARRIS 2,369 91 km
2000 NEUGERFIRE 2,150 69 km
2024 STATELINE 2,123 79 km
2003 24 2,119 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in

Leith has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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