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Weather & Climate in Apple Valley, ND

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

Apple Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,680 ft (512 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,273/sq mi
Coordinates46.8210°N, 100.5995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBurleigh County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.8 / 100
Community Resilience97.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

248 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 3 fatalities, 59 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 29, 1953 EF5 42 km 14.8 mi 2
Aug 11, 2002 EF4 100 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF4 27 km 48.0 mi 1
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 42 km 23.9 mi 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 23 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 1, 1955 EF3 54 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 77 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 79 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 2001 EF2 78 km 30.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF2 81 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF2 53 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 82 km 6.0 mi 0
May 30, 1985 EF2 49 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 4, 1982 EF2 86 km 5.0 mi 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 69 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 53 km 0.1 mi 0
May 26, 1974 EF2 52 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 4, 1971 EF2 89 km 0.5 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TENBROOK (30,588 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 TENBROOK 30,588 89 km
2006 LUND 9,425 81 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,593 68 km
2003 MCCLEAN BOTTOMS 6,421 23 km
1994 CHICAGOLAKE 4,606 94 km
2015 CANNON BALL 3,068 53 km
2004 FISCHER 2,578 57 km
2012 CORNSTALK 2,561 99 km
2000 NEUGERFIRE 2,150 60 km
2003 24 2,119 88 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 95 km
2002 BISRURAL2 1,649 22 km
2015 BIG LAKE FIRE 1,587 54 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,492 20 km
2024 CEDAR CREEK 1,388 98 km
1985 CHASE LAKE 1,215 89 km
2002 BALE II 1,179 51 km
1999 SOLEN 1,155 55 km
2006 RICE LAKE 1 1,150 29 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.4 in

Apple Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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