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Weather & Climate in Belfield, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°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 17.5 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 2,575 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,575 ft (785 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8868°N, 103.1955°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Golden Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.9 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Sep 28, 2012 | 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana | M2.6 | 119 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
140 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 48 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 29, 1975 | EF4 | 43 km | 68.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2009 | EF3 | 29 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1953 | EF3 | 76 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1952 | EF3 | 81 km | 16.4 mi | 1 |
| Jun 10, 1952 | EF3 | 64 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2018 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 1, 2018 | EF2 | 76 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2014 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | EF2 | 91 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | EF2 | 54 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1999 | EF2 | 85 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1978 | EF2 | 45 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1977 | EF2 | 88 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1976 | EF2 | 4 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 1964 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1957 | EF2 | 17 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1952 | EF2 | 18 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | EF1 | 85 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2018 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | EF1 | 88 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GAP/ROUGH CREEK (53,708 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | GAP/ROUGH CREEK | 53,708 | 96 km |
| 2021 | LITTLE SWALLOW | 9,886 | 88 km |
| 1988 | MURPHY | 8,918 | 94 km |
| 1999 | ROUGH CRK | 7,887 | 85 km |
| 2018 | 18 DONUT HOLE | 7,838 | 20 km |
| 2012 | LITTLE SWALLOW | 6,304 | 86 km |
| 1988 | MIKES CREEK | 5,309 | 33 km |
| 2017 | MAGPIE FIRE | 5,056 | 53 km |
| 2021 | ROOSEVELT CREEK | 4,608 | 42 km |
| 2021 | HORSE PASTURE | 4,431 | 83 km |
| 2004 | DEEP CREEK | 4,180 | 47 km |
| 2012 | DEEP CREEK 2 | 3,500 | 72 km |
| 1988 | CINNAMON CREEK | 3,204 | 70 km |
| 2021 | ELKHORN | 2,784 | 52 km |
| 2008 | BROWN | 2,519 | 65 km |
| 2014 | 14 BEEF CORRAL WASH | 2,471 | 22 km |
| 1988 | FANTAIL | 2,341 | 55 km |
| 2021 | 744 | 2,268 | 28 km |
| 2000 | TALKINGTON 1 | 2,204 | 9 km |
| 2004 | MAGPIE CAMP | 2,114 | 49 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Belfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.3").