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Pillsbury, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Steele County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
11
Population
42/sq mi density
$162,500
Home Value
$281,813 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
283
Violent Crime/100K
1,920 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pillsbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 34.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,279 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2071°N, 97.7957°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Steele County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Pillsbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 4°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").