White Earth, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Mountrail County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
85
Population
57/sq mi density
$63,929
Median Income
$23,088 per capita
42°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$63,929 median income, 12.5% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
White Earth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,088 ft (636 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3799°N, 102.7718°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mountrail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williston Basin International (XWA) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
White Earth has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").