Sheyenne, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
217
Population
1,447/sq mi density
$46,979
Median Income
$32,706 per capita
$58,200
Home Value
$123,278 Zillow
$434
Median Rent
14.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,979 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,200 home value, $434/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheyenne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8273°N, 99.1168°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wells County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 22 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 | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
Sheyenne has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.4").