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Montpelier, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · LaMoure County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
101
Population
673/sq mi density
$71,607
Median Income
$30,026 per capita
$65,700
Home Value
$212,729 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
259
Violent Crime/100K
2,869 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,607 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Montpelier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 46.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,374 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 673/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6990°N, 98.5885°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | LaMoure County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.5 / 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Montpelier has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").