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Spiritwood, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Barnes County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
24
Population
27/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
259
Violent Crime/100K
2,869 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spiritwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,479 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9343°N, 98.4933°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barnes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°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) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in |
Spiritwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").