Weather & Climate in Buxton, ND

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

Buxton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 48.7 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 933 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	40.5°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	7°F (-14°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	933 ft (284 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	1,079/sq mi
Coordinates	47.6021°N, 97.0975°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Traill County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Forks International (GFK) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 48.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	11.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	88.3 / 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 Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

508 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 198 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957	EF5	80 km	52.4 mi	10
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	17 km	17.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF4	41 km	5.0 mi	1
Jun 28, 1975	EF4	86 km	5.4 mi	0
Aug 27, 2016	EF3	13 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF3	69 km	15.0 mi	1
Aug 26, 2007	EF3	65 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 1987	EF3	72 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	90 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 16, 1973	EF3	26 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1973	EF3	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF3	63 km	13.7 mi	0
Aug 11, 1958	EF3	34 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1957	EF3	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1956	EF3	81 km	5.1 mi	0
Jun 24, 2023	EF2	96 km	6.2 mi	0
Aug 9, 2021	EF2	58 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2019	EF2	68 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 29, 2018	EF2	81 km	15.4 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	26 km	11.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	OXCART	12,538	64 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,420	60 km
2024	4 SQUARE MILE RX	2,320	65 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,092	64 km
2010	NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA	1,779	87 km
2012	VIKING FIRE	1,698	90 km
2009	DOWNING	1,506	98 km
2020	GRAVEL PIT	1,468	60 km
2010	BEJOU WMA	1,270	84 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,270	60 km
2007	FLICKERTAIL	1,239	81 km
2011	NEAL WMA	1,213	74 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,153	97 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	99 km
1996	P CHICKEN	1,121	61 km
2006	FULLERS LAKE 06	1,109	52 km
1999	HELLIKSEN	993	96 km
2010	UNNAMED	931	90 km
2010	UNNAMED	888	94 km
2010	ONSTAD 12	828	57 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	7°F (-14°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	12°F (-11°C)	0.6 in
March	25°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
April	42°F (5°C)	1.4 in
May	56°F (14°C)	2.2 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.8 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
December	12°F (-11°C)	0.5 in	Driest

Buxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 7°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and December the driest (0.5").

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