Oberon, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
27 Population 77/sq mi density
$58,300 Home Value $123,278 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oberon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,561 ft (476 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates47.9239°N, 99.2056°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWells County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 33.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.33"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

315 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 92 km 0
May 30, 1958 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 15, 1952 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 31 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 77 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 29 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 26 km 0
Jul 17, 2001 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 15, 1986 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 33 km 0
Aug 14, 1974 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 11, 1974 EF2 27 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHICAGOLAKE (4,606 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 CHICAGOLAKE 4,606 100 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 100 km
2008 GRADER 1,745 70 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 18 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 88 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 86 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 45 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in

Oberon has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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