Sykeston, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
96
Population
240/sq mi density
$43,125
Median Income
$34,682 per capita
$53,800
Home Value
$197,375 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 23.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sykeston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,636 ft (499 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4661°N, 99.3993°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wells County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Sykeston has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").