McLeod, North Dakota facts for kids
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McLeod
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 McLeod
Location in North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ransom |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 22 |
| • Density | 28.42/sq mi (10.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
58057
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-49540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584351 |
McLeod (also called Sandoun) is a small community in Ransom County, North Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also an unincorporated community.
McLeod was first counted in the 2010 Census, where 27 people lived there. By the 2020 Census, the population was 22.
The community is located along North Dakota Highway 27. It is east of Lisbon, which is the main town and county seat of Ransom County. McLeod was originally named Sandoun because of the many sand dunes in the area. Later, it was renamed McLeod after a local real estate agent named J. J. McLeod.
McLeod's Population Over Time
McLeod is a small community. Its population is counted during the U.S. Census. This happens every ten years.
- In 2010, the population of McLeod was 27 people.
- In 2020, the population was 22 people.
This shows that McLeod is a very small place. It has a low number of residents.
Understanding McLeod's Climate
McLeod has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year.
- Summers are warm to hot. They can also be humid, meaning the air feels sticky.
- Winters are cold. Sometimes they can be very cold.
This climate type is common in many parts of the world. It is known for having four distinct seasons.
| Climate data for McLeod 3E, North Dakota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1912–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 60 (16) |
66 (19) |
86 (30) |
99 (37) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
114 (46) |
107 (42) |
105 (41) |
97 (36) |
78 (26) |
68 (20) |
114 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 19.0 (−7.2) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
37.6 (3.1) |
54.5 (12.5) |
68.7 (20.4) |
78.0 (25.6) |
82.5 (28.1) |
81.4 (27.4) |
72.7 (22.6) |
56.8 (13.8) |
39.1 (3.9) |
24.8 (−4.0) |
53.3 (11.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 8.9 (−12.8) |
13.5 (−10.3) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
43.0 (6.1) |
56.7 (13.7) |
66.8 (19.3) |
71.1 (21.7) |
69.2 (20.7) |
60.2 (15.7) |
45.4 (7.4) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
15.6 (−9.1) |
42.2 (5.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −1.3 (−18.5) |
2.9 (−16.2) |
16.7 (−8.5) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
44.6 (7.0) |
55.7 (13.2) |
59.7 (15.4) |
57.0 (13.9) |
47.6 (8.7) |
33.9 (1.1) |
19.9 (−6.7) |
6.4 (−14.2) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −41 (−41) |
−41 (−41) |
−30 (−34) |
−7 (−22) |
11 (−12) |
27 (−3) |
37 (3) |
31 (−1) |
15 (−9) |
−12 (−24) |
−28 (−33) |
−36 (−38) |
−41 (−41) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.62 (16) |
0.72 (18) |
1.00 (25) |
1.67 (42) |
2.89 (73) |
4.52 (115) |
3.48 (88) |
2.63 (67) |
2.56 (65) |
2.16 (55) |
0.85 (22) |
0.89 (23) |
23.99 (609) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 7.6 | 9.0 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 65.3 |
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See also
In Spanish: McLeod (Dakota del Norte) para niños
