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Weather & Climate in Ashley, ND

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

Ashley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.4 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 2,015 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,015 ft (614 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density994/sq mi
Coordinates46.0347°N, 99.3737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcIntosh County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 42.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
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: M3.0.

Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 141 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

314 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 30 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2010 EF4 71 km 5.7 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 83 km 9.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 76 km 16.2 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 47 km 14.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 68 km 10.0 mi 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 94 km 32.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 71 km 6.0 mi 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 27 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 89 km 17.3 mi 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 86 km 8.8 mi 0
Jul 31, 1966 EF3 8 km 26.4 mi 2
May 20, 1965 EF3 70 km 3.8 mi 0
Jul 1, 1955 EF3 81 km 1.3 mi 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF2 78 km 5.4 mi 0
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 60 km 2.7 mi 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 52 km 12.0 mi 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 84 km 1.3 mi 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 62 km 18.6 mi 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 90 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TRIBLE (9,718 acres, 2000).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2000 TRIBLE 9,718 93 km
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 78 km
2006 1804 2,778 91 km
2011 MOUND CITY 2,755 70 km
2004 FISCHER 2,578 100 km
2000 FTMANUEL 2,124 87 km
2015 BIG LAKE FIRE 1,587 98 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 16 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,438 94 km
2004 ALLEN STUECKLE 1,330 30 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in

Ashley has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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