Petersburg, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ramsey County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
129
Population
125/sq mi density
$64,167
Median Income
$35,831 per capita
$98,800
Home Value
$205,515 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Petersburg 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 Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0175°N, 98.0006°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ramsey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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 | 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 |
Petersburg 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").