McLeod, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ransom County County

1.4 /5.0

F Poor

121 Population 157/sq mi density

42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

46 Violent Crime/100K 1,469 property/100K

Overall

1.4 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

46 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

McLeod has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	42.3°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,078 ft (329 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	157/sq mi
Coordinates	46.3887°N, 97.2987°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ransom County County
Nearest Airport	Hector International (FAR) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"

37% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.0 / 100
Community Resilience	96.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993	11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota	M4.1	111 km
Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	75 km
Apr 29, 2011	Minnesota	M2.5	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 172 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957	EF5	57 km	10
Aug 7, 2010	EF4	60 km	0
Jul 18, 2004	EF4	93 km	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF4	69 km	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	26 km	2
May 10, 1982	EF3	76 km	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	77 km	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	91 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	32 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	54 km	0
Jun 15, 1973	EF3	54 km	0
May 5, 1964	EF3	66 km	0
Sep 6, 1958	EF3	78 km	0
Aug 30, 1956	EF3	68 km	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF3	48 km	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF3	44 km	0
Jun 13, 1950	EF3	66 km	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	75 km	0
Sep 4, 2014	EF2	80 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	59 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	7 km
2003	ROTHSAY	3,015	73 km
2024	DORAN WMA	2,455	86 km
2003	DANIELSON	1,682	57 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	7 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	89 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,153	82 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	44 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,128	40 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,060	40 km
2021	HARTLEBEN WPA	1,002	42 km
1992	MEADOWS	922	61 km
2006	MOSQUITO RANCH	656	96 km
2007	HAUGVEDT WPA	630	85 km
2006	MEADOWS (SOUTH)	569	61 km
2024	AGASSIZ BEACHLINE RX	564	82 km
1997	ROBIN HOOD	542	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	15°F (-10°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	28°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
April	44°F (6°C)	1.6 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.5 in

McLeod has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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