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Weather & Climate in Beulah, ND

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

Beulah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°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 16.9 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 1,800 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,800 ft (549 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density1,253/sq mi
Coordinates47.2668°N, 101.7707°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMercer County County
Nearest AirportDickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
56% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
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: M3.3.

Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 147 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

223 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 4, 1978 EF4 97 km 26.0 mi 5
Jul 1, 1952 EF4 99 km 48.0 mi 1
Jul 8, 2009 EF3 91 km 2.3 mi 0
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 77 km 23.9 mi 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 82 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 18, 1956 EF3 4 km 10.6 mi 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 55 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 81 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 78 km 3.5 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 37 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 67 km 8.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 22 km 6.0 mi 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 71 km 0.3 mi 0
May 24, 1975 EF2 1 km 33.7 mi 0
Jun 4, 1971 EF2 49 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF2 83 km 37.1 mi 0
Aug 3, 1955 EF2 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF1 87 km 2.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LITTLE SWALLOW (9,886 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 LITTLE SWALLOW 9,886 69 km
1988 MURPHY 8,918 77 km
2012 LITTLE SWALLOW 6,304 73 km
1988 DANKS 2,425 77 km
2007 MUSKRAT LAKE 2,344 87 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 35 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,678 49 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 42 km
2009 SQUAW CREEK 1,104 69 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,062 9 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in

Beulah has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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