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Weather & Climate in Dodge, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dodge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°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 16.8 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 1,997 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,997 ft (609 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3053°N, 102.2024°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dunn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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)
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 | 119 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
191 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 56 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 8, 2009 | EF3 | 68 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1956 | EF3 | 30 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1956 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2018 | EF2 | 98 km | 0.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 1, 2018 | EF2 | 47 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2014 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2006 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2004 | EF2 | 77 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1990 | EF2 | 51 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1978 | EF2 | 44 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1976 | EF2 | 87 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1975 | EF2 | 32 km | 33.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1971 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1958 | EF2 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1957 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1955 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1954 | EF2 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1952 | EF2 | 85 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2024 | EF1 | 99 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2020 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LITTLE SWALLOW (9,886 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | LITTLE SWALLOW | 9,886 | 40 km |
| 1988 | MURPHY | 8,918 | 49 km |
| 1999 | ROUGH CRK | 7,887 | 82 km |
| 2012 | LITTLE SWALLOW | 6,304 | 44 km |
| 1988 | MIKES CREEK | 5,309 | 93 km |
| 2017 | MAGPIE FIRE | 5,056 | 95 km |
| 2021 | HORSE PASTURE | 4,431 | 90 km |
| 2024 | CHARLSON | 3,055 | 92 km |
| 1988 | DANKS | 2,425 | 53 km |
| 2007 | MUSKRAT LAKE | 2,344 | 68 km |
| 2000 | TALKINGTON 1 | 2,204 | 88 km |
| 2004 | MAGPIE CAMP | 2,114 | 100 km |
| 2006 | RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM | 1,705 | 62 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,678 | 37 km |
| 2019 | 19 SHEEP RX | 1,669 | 97 km |
| 2011 | 11 SHEEP RX | 1,363 | 97 km |
| 2002 | LITTLE MO | 1,335 | 95 km |
| 2007 | ROBINSON SUNFLOWER | 1,115 | 70 km |
| 2009 | SQUAW CREEK | 1,104 | 44 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,062 | 40 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Dodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").