Selz, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
71
Population
507/sq mi density
$73,958
Median Income
$35,556 per capita
$44,100
Home Value
$85,487 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$44,100 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Selz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 507/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8594°N, 99.8934°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wells County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in |
Selz has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").