Niagara, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Walsh County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
24 Population 26/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $56,688 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $205,515 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Niagara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 42.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,463 ft (446 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates48.0010°N, 97.8770°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalsh County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 42.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.44"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience48.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

482 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 67 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 37 km 1
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 67 km 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 27 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 54 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 27, 2015 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 10, 2010 EF2 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BROWN WF (1,430 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 82 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 86 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 98 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 45 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in
March 22°F (-5°C) 0.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Niagara has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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