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Weather & Climate in Balta, ND

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

Balta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. 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 18.2 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 1,548 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,548 ft (472 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates48.1662°N, 100.0366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcHenry County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience52.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
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)

Tornado History

273 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 77 km 20.6 mi 0
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 95 km 8.0 mi 0
May 30, 1958 EF3 32 km 10.7 mi 0
Jun 15, 1952 EF3 93 km 1.7 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 83 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 24 km 8.0 mi 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 98 km 3.3 mi 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 54 km 20.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 39 km 7.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 42 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 79 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 11, 1974 EF2 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 71 km 11.4 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 53 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 23 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 88 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 5, 1966 EF2 85 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 60 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 88 km 4.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 acres, 1989).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 79 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 36 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 51 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 72 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 52 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 52 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 68 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 83 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Balta has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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