Weather & Climate in Argusville, ND

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

Argusville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 276 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 887 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	42.1°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	8°F (-13°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	887 ft (270 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density	142/sq mi
Coordinates	47.0501°N, 96.9431°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Norman County County
Nearest Airport	Hector International (FAR) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 40.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	14.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	47.5 / 100
Community Resilience	54.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	141 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 234 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957	EF5	35 km	52.4 mi	10
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	61 km	17.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF4	90 km	5.0 mi	1
Jun 28, 1975	EF4	26 km	5.4 mi	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	61 km	9.1 mi	2
Aug 27, 2016	EF3	50 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF3	87 km	15.0 mi	1
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	34 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 16, 1973	EF3	37 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1973	EF3	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF3	91 km	13.7 mi	0
Sep 6, 1958	EF3	82 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 11, 1958	EF3	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1957	EF3	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1956	EF3	20 km	5.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF3	62 km	18.7 mi	0
Jun 13, 1950	EF3	79 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 2023	EF2	79 km	6.2 mi	0
Jun 24, 2022	EF2	97 km	30.9 mi	0
Aug 9, 2021	EF2	98 km	2.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	OXCART	12,538	91 km
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	81 km
2003	ROTHSAY	3,015	73 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,420	88 km
2024	4 SQUARE MILE RX	2,320	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,092	87 km
2010	NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA	1,779	88 km
2009	DOWNING	1,506	74 km
2020	GRAVEL PIT	1,468	88 km
2012	SPRING CREEK	1,413	77 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	72 km
2010	BEJOU WMA	1,270	84 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,270	86 km
2007	FLICKERTAIL	1,239	44 km
2011	NEAL WMA	1,213	50 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,153	43 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	54 km
2006	FULLERS LAKE 06	1,109	56 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,026	76 km
1999	HELLIKSEN	993	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	8°F (-13°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	13°F (-10°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	26°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
December	13°F (-11°C)	0.6 in

Argusville has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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