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Weather & Climate in Drayton, ND

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

Drayton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°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 22.1 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 801 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,239/sq mi
Coordinates48.5621°N, 97.1795°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPembina County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

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

336 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 99 km 5.0 mi 1
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 44 km 8.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 41 km 1.5 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 81 km 18.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 2015 EF2 95 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 35 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 99 km 37.9 mi 0
Aug 10, 2010 EF2 97 km 0.9 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 74 km 7.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF2 95 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 43 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 36 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 41 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 32 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 84 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 45 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 86 km 1.5 mi 0
May 21, 2005 EF2 87 km 0.3 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 57 km 0.7 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JUNEBERRY 3 (29,455 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 JUNEBERRY 3 29,455 74 km
1990 UNNAMED 26,345 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,647 89 km
1988 UNNAMED 22,262 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 21,954 78 km
1988 UNNAMED 17,778 56 km
2003 CARIBOU 16,184 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,432 88 km
1988 UNNAMED 11,927 64 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,544 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,819 95 km
2018 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7 9,471 67 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,194 65 km
2003 CANADA 7,065 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,964 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,057 57 km
1985 UNNAMED 5,891 63 km
1990 UNNAMED 5,817 98 km
2024 AGASSIZ NWR PROJECT RX 5,562 98 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,274 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in

Drayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 4°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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