Sarles, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
18
Population
69/sq mi density
$9,999
Home Value
$120,141 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sarles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9450°N, 98.9969°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cavalier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Sarles has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.5").