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Sharon, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Steele County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
90 Population 60/sq mi density
$162,500 Home Value $125,433 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sharon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,504 ft (458 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates47.5972°N, 97.8987°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySteele County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience58.0 / 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)

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 141 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 88 km 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 45 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 26 km 1
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 98 km 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 18 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 9 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 8 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BROWN WF (1,430 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 89 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 83 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 83 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 98 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 74 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Sharon has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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