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Weather & Climate in Ayr, ND

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

Ayr has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°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 23.9 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 1,204 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.4°F
27% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates47.0411°N, 97.4909°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySteele County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience58.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
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+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 147 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 19 km 52.4 mi 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 57 km 17.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 76 km 5.0 mi 1
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 74 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 61 km 5.4 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 71 km 9.1 mi 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 58 km 3.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 87 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 78 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 72 km 2.3 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 94 km 17.3 mi 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 26 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 63 km 13.7 mi 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 75 km 8.5 mi 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 42 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 55 km 5.1 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 84 km 18.7 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 72 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 68 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 86 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 81 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 31 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 28 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 99 km
2006 MEADOWS (SOUTH) 569 99 km
1998 FUGLIE 545 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Ayr has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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