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Wheatland, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cass County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
38
Population
9/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
1,753 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wheatland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 36.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 989 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9049°N, 97.3455°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0386 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.55 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| 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) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Wheatland has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").