Luverne, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Steele County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
59
Population
227/sq mi density
$88,750
Median Income
$36,102 per capita
39°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Luverne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,420 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2514°N, 97.9348°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Steele County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in |
Luverne has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").