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McHenry, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Foster County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
58
Population
232/sq mi density
$2,499
Median Income
$18,207 per capita
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
48
Violent Crime/100K
481 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McHenry has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 59.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,507 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5764°N, 98.5910°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Foster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.9 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
McHenry has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").