Sutton, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Griggs County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
40
Population
190/sq mi density
40°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sutton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4038°N, 98.4410°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Griggs County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.4 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Sutton has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").