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Starkweather, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ramsey County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
47 Population 362/sq mi density
$60,000 Home Value $120,141 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
261 Violent Crime/100K 4,817 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Starkweather has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 38.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,500 ft (457 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates48.4521°N, 98.8784°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRamsey County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 38.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.3 / 100
Community Resilience92.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
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)

Tornado History

309 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 10 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 83 km 0
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 92 km 0
May 30, 1958 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 76 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 11, 1974 EF2 89 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 29, 1972 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 85 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 74 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 57 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 26 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Starkweather has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 3°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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