Weather & Climate in Crystal, ND

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

Crystal 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 911 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	38.2°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	4°F (-15°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	911 ft (278 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	146/sq mi
Coordinates	48.5981°N, 97.6686°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pembina County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Forks International (GFK) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 39.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.4 / 100
Community Resilience	31.9 / 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

322 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 46 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 26, 2007	EF4	98 km	5.0 mi	1
Jun 6, 1999	EF4	8 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF3	95 km	6.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF3	56 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 11, 1958	EF3	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 2017	EF2	46 km	18.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 2015	EF2	100 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 2014	EF2	56 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF2	82 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	53 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	61 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	49 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	57 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF2	66 km	1.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF2	36 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 14, 1999	EF2	60 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1999	EF2	51 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1999	EF2	44 km	3.1 mi	0
Jun 24, 1985	EF2	46 km	0.5 mi	0
May 26, 1978	EF2	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: UNNAMED (17,778 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	UNNAMED	17,778	87 km
2003	CARIBOU	16,184	93 km
1988	UNNAMED	11,927	90 km
2003	UNNAMED	11,544	89 km
2018	NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7	9,471	97 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,194	91 km
2006	UNNAMED	6,964	97 km
2000	UNNAMED	6,057	88 km
1985	UNNAMED	5,891	89 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,724	93 km
2012	COUNTY 27 FIRE	4,653	83 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,624	97 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,536	86 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,351	91 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,224	84 km
2015	MCKINLEY FIRE	2,930	95 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,810	81 km
2007	JUPITER FIRE	2,389	72 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,181	91 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,169	92 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)	0.5 in	Driest
March	23°F (-5°C)	0.8 in
April	40°F (5°C)	1.2 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	67°F (20°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.5 in
September	56°F (14°C)	1.8 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.4 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
December	9°F (-13°C)	0.6 in

Crystal has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 4°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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