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Ray, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Williams County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
762
Population
577/sq mi density
$69,792
Median Income
$44,703 per capita
$211,500
Home Value
$199,282 Zillow
$971
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,792 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,500 home value, $971/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ray has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,263 ft (690 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3354°N, 103.1733°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Williams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williston Basin International (XWA) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Ray has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.4").