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Weather & Climate in Dunn Center, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dunn Center 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 2,177 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 | 2,177 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3531°N, 102.6228°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dunn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 39 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
2 earthquakes (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 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana | M2.6 | 138 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
155 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 59 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 29, 1975 | EF4 | 95 km | 68.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2009 | EF3 | 57 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1956 | EF3 | 62 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2018 | EF2 | 69 km | 0.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 1, 2018 | EF2 | 19 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2014 | EF2 | 63 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2006 | EF2 | 100 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2004 | EF2 | 96 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1990 | EF2 | 83 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1978 | EF2 | 32 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1976 | EF2 | 65 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1975 | EF2 | 64 km | 33.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1971 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1958 | EF2 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1957 | EF2 | 82 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1954 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1952 | EF2 | 87 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1952 | EF2 | 71 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2024 | EF1 | 93 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2018 | EF1 | 33 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GAP/ROUGH CREEK (53,708 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | GAP/ROUGH CREEK | 53,708 | 97 km |
| 2021 | LITTLE SWALLOW | 9,886 | 23 km |
| 1988 | MURPHY | 8,918 | 32 km |
| 1999 | ROUGH CRK | 7,887 | 53 km |
| 2018 | 18 DONUT HOLE | 7,838 | 76 km |
| 2012 | LITTLE SWALLOW | 6,304 | 23 km |
| 1988 | MIKES CREEK | 5,309 | 64 km |
| 2017 | MAGPIE FIRE | 5,056 | 63 km |
| 2021 | ROOSEVELT CREEK | 4,608 | 77 km |
| 2021 | HORSE PASTURE | 4,431 | 60 km |
| 2015 | RIDGE ROAD | 3,390 | 88 km |
| 1988 | CINNAMON CREEK | 3,204 | 83 km |
| 2024 | CHARLSON | 3,055 | 75 km |
| 2021 | ELKHORN | 2,784 | 76 km |
| 2014 | 14 BEEF CORRAL WASH | 2,471 | 76 km |
| 1988 | DANKS | 2,425 | 41 km |
| 2007 | MUSKRAT LAKE | 2,344 | 60 km |
| 1988 | FANTAIL | 2,341 | 72 km |
| 2021 | 744 | 2,268 | 86 km |
| 2000 | TALKINGTON 1 | 2,204 | 64 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Dunn Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").