Portal, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Burke County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
136
Population
203/sq mi density
$112,031
Median Income
$59,964 per capita
$78,200
Home Value
$233,818 Zillow
$678
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$112,031 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,200 home value, $678/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Portal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 40.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,955 ft (596 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9944°N, 102.5484°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Burke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williston Basin International (XWA) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 10 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.51 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Portal has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").