Weather & Climate in Alamo, ND

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alamo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 2,120 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	38.9°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	8°F (-13°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,120 ft (646 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	91/sq mi
Coordinates	48.5820°N, 103.4674°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Williams County County
Nearest Airport	Williston Basin International (XWA) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 37.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.40"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	53.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	52.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Feb 25, 2014	23 km N of Brockton, Montana	M3.8	107 km	5 km
Jul 29, 1998	16 km WNW of Froid, Montana	M3.8	94 km	5 km
Nov 11, 1998	10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota	M3.5	42 km	5 km
Sep 28, 2012	22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota	M3.3	60 km	5 km
May 6, 2014	12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana	M2.6	136 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

107 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 39 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955	EF4	86 km	28.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 2010	EF3	97 km	5.0 mi	1
Jul 11, 1974	EF3	54 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1950	EF3	44 km	23.7 mi	0
Jul 9, 2018	EF2	90 km	0.5 mi	1
May 26, 2014	EF2	98 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 27, 1982	EF2	56 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 5, 1976	EF2	42 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1975	EF2	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1971	EF2	75 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 21, 1969	EF2	89 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 5, 1969	EF2	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 14, 1962	EF2	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1953	EF2	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF2	85 km	9.7 mi	0
Jul 6, 2024	EF1	89 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 9, 2018	EF1	81 km	2.1 mi	0
Jul 8, 2009	EF1	75 km	9.7 mi	0
Jun 11, 2007	EF1	18 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 18, 2003	EF1	41 km	2.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE	67,150	25 km
1988	BAINVILLE	12,790	72 km
2016	FLAGSTAFF HILL	9,129	98 km
2015	LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015	6,837	75 km
2005	H RX 05 WILD	5,644	74 km
1986	WILDERNESS	5,615	74 km
1997	WILDERNESS	5,556	74 km
1999	ANTELOPE	5,118	71 km
2005	CLEAR LAKE	5,040	89 km
2015	RIDGE ROAD	3,390	63 km
2024	CHARLSON	3,055	79 km
2005	LOSTWOOD NON-NFP	2,769	74 km
2021	13 MILE FIRE	2,585	33 km
2007	W-RX-F SANDHILLS SUB UNIT B	2,381	67 km
2018	MTMLR-FY18-RX-WUI DEEP LAKE	2,088	66 km
2023	NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN	2,074	77 km
2021	HIGHWAY 16 NORTH	2,069	86 km
2017	NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE	1,899	75 km
2022	MTMLR-FY22-RX-BRIDGERMAN	1,852	66 km
2016	LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016	1,802	76 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	8°F (-13°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	15°F (-9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
April	42°F (5°C)	1.2 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
July	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in
August	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
September	56°F (13°C)	1.6 in
October	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	0.4 in
December	12°F (-11°C)	0.5 in

Alamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 8°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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