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Weather & Climate in Douglas, ND

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

Douglas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.4 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 2,055 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,055 ft (626 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates47.8577°N, 101.5019°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLean County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 49.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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 M3.3 139 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

220 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 89 km 28.0 mi 0
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 96 km 17.2 mi 0
Jun 18, 1956 EF3 66 km 10.6 mi 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 38 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 42 km 2.3 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 58 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 5 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 73 km 0.2 mi 1
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 82 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 46 km 10.0 mi 0
May 24, 1975 EF2 69 km 33.7 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 44 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 51 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 47 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 3, 1955 EF2 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 14 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 77 km 1.2 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF1 43 km 2.2 mi 0
Jul 7, 2020 EF1 81 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LITTLE SWALLOW (9,886 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 LITTLE SWALLOW 9,886 88 km
1988 MURPHY 8,918 88 km
2012 LITTLE SWALLOW 6,304 91 km
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 86 km
1988 DANKS 2,425 79 km
2007 MUSKRAT LAKE 2,344 74 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 44 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,678 52 km
1997 FOXHOLM1 1,187 56 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 44 km
2009 SQUAW CREEK 1,104 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,062 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in

Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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