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Medora, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Golden Valley County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
150
Population
385/sq mi density
$68,906
Median Income
$33,681 per capita
$172,900
Home Value
$241,992 Zillow
$627
Median Rent
14.1% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,906 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,900 home value, $627/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Medora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,272 ft (693 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9113°N, 103.5265°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Golden Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.9 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Medora has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.3").