Washburn, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Oliver County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,434
Population
849/sq mi density
$75,729
Median Income
$42,049 per capita
$226,200
Home Value
$257,384 Zillow
$804
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,729 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,200 home value, $804/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Washburn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 43.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 849/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2940°N, 101.0278°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oliver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0474 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.58 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.1 / 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 Low |
| 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 | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in |
Washburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").