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Spiritwood Lake, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Foster County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
166
Population
146/sq mi density
42°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
259
Violent Crime/100K
2,869 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spiritwood Lake 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 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,502 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0796°N, 98.5860°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Foster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in |
Spiritwood Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").