Tolley, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Renville County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
26 Population 200/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tolley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 49.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,850 ft (564 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates48.7303°N, 101.8271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRenville County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 49.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.73"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very 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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Sep 28, 2012.

Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

161 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 50 km 0
Aug 12, 2010 EF3 28 km 1
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 24 km 0
Jul 11, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 27 km 1
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 5, 1976 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 5, 1969 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 68 km 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 21 km 0
Jun 22, 2007 EF1 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 (6,837 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 6,837 47 km
2005 H RX 05 WILD 5,644 47 km
1986 WILDERNESS 5,615 47 km
1997 WILDERNESS 5,556 47 km
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 46 km
2005 LOSTWOOD NON-NFP 2,769 49 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 25 km
2023 NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN 2,074 45 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 100 km
2017 NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE 1,899 48 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 86 km
2016 LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016 1,802 47 km
1993 KRUSES 1,802 49 km
1990 KRUSES 1,619 49 km
1986 KRUSES 1,615 50 km
1996 KRUSES 1,516 49 km
2003 KRUSE 1,507 49 km
1987 TEAL 1,470 44 km
2001 HB 35 1,441 23 km
2010 ASPEN HFR 1,333 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in

Tolley has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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