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Weather & Climate in Berlin, ND

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

Berlin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°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 45.5 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 1,467 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density450/sq mi
Coordinates46.3784°N, 98.4884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaMoure County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 45.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.3 / 100
Community Resilience47.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

339 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 29 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 45 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 11, 2002 EF4 89 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 78 km 9.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 17 km 16.2 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 73 km 10.0 mi 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 67 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 17 km 17.3 mi 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 67 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 84 km 8.5 mi 0
Jul 31, 1966 EF3 87 km 26.4 mi 2
May 20, 1965 EF3 51 km 3.8 mi 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 69 km 2.9 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 64 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 82 km 2.7 mi 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 100 km 12.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 51 km 26.0 mi 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 55 km 9.1 mi 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 59 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 15, 2007 EF2 91 km 8.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 84 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 92 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 96 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 92 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 59 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 94 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 99 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.5 in
March 28°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest

Berlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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