Spiritwood Lake, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Foster County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
166
Population
146/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
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 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in |
Spiritwood Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.3").