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Weather & Climate in Canton City (Hensel), ND

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

Canton City (Hensel) has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 269 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 920 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below US avg
January Average4°F (-15°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation920 ft (280 m)
Area139,999.8 sq mi (362,599.5 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates48.6880°N, 97.6661°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPembina County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 39.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.4 / 100
Community Resilience31.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

281 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 20 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 13 km 8.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 50 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 42 km 18.0 mi 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 51 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 92 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 51 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 56 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 48 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 44 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 60 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 26 km 0.7 mi 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 67 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 60 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 53 km 3.1 mi 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 43 km 0.5 mi 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 52 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1977 EF2 78 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 88 km 8.9 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (17,778 acres, 1988).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 84 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 88 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 86 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 85 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,964 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,057 85 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,891 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,724 89 km
2012 COUNTY 27 FIRE 4,653 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,624 93 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,536 81 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,351 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,224 80 km
2015 MCKINLEY FIRE 2,930 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,810 76 km
2007 JUPITER FIRE 2,389 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,181 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,169 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in

Canton City (Hensel) has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 4°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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