Ypsilanti, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · LaMoure County County

12 Population 22/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature
Ypsilanti has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 47.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates46.7834°N, 98.5610°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaMoure County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 47.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.46"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.3 / 100
Community Resilience47.5 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

345 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 131 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 93 km 10
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 14 km 0
Aug 11, 2002 EF4 59 km 0
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 33 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 39 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 15, 2007 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 15, 2007 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 15, 2007 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 18, 2004 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHICAGOLAKE (4,606 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 CHICAGOLAKE 4,606 70 km
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 99 km
2008 GRADER 1,745 76 km
1985 CHASE LAKE 1,215 73 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 50 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 55 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 80 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in

Ypsilanti has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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