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Weather & Climate in Burlington, ND

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

Burlington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.1 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 1,667 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,667 ft (508 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density612/sq mi
Coordinates48.2572°N, 101.4146°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWard County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 45.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience76.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively 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 M3.3 145 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

204 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 21 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 70 km 28.0 mi 0
Aug 12, 2010 EF3 84 km 5.0 mi 1
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 96 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 52 km 17.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 77 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 65 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 47 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 34 km 0.2 mi 1
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 25 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 87 km 11.4 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 12 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 10 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 75 km 1.2 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF1 61 km 2.2 mi 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 79 km 10.5 mi 0
Jul 9, 2007 EF1 81 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 2007 EF1 58 km 0.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 (6,837 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 6,837 88 km
2005 H RX 05 WILD 5,644 89 km
1986 WILDERNESS 5,615 89 km
1997 WILDERNESS 5,556 89 km
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 67 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 83 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 75 km
2005 LOSTWOOD NON-NFP 2,769 86 km
2007 MUSKRAT LAKE 2,344 91 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 73 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 85 km
2023 NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN 2,074 85 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 73 km
2017 NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE 1,899 86 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 67 km
2016 LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016 1,802 84 km
1993 KRUSES 1,802 85 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 88 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,678 87 km
1990 KRUSES 1,619 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in

Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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