Weather & Climate in Dwight, ND

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

Dwight has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	42.1°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	955 ft (291 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	200/sq mi
Coordinates	46.3040°N, 96.7401°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Richland County County
Nearest Airport	Hector International (FAR) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	35.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.9 / 100
Community Resilience	68.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Jun 5, 1993	11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota	M4.1	78 km	10 km
Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	58 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2011	Minnesota	M2.5	99 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

456 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 197 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957	EF5	81 km	52.4 mi	10
Jul 8, 2020	EF4	66 km	8.9 mi	1
Aug 7, 2010	EF4	23 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF4	63 km	5.4 mi	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	30 km	9.1 mi	2
May 10, 1982	EF3	38 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	64 km	2.3 mi	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1973	EF3	74 km	0.1 mi	0
May 5, 1964	EF3	30 km	5.2 mi	0
Aug 30, 1956	EF3	66 km	5.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF3	24 km	18.7 mi	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF3	31 km	0.5 mi	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	74 km	6.8 mi	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	61 km	11.0 mi	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	37 km	9.8 mi	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF2	67 km	13.4 mi	0
Jul 8, 2020	EF2	96 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2014	EF2	42 km	2.7 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	51 km
2003	ROTHSAY	3,015	38 km
2024	DORAN WMA	2,455	42 km
2003	DANIELSON	1,682	56 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	46 km
2007	FLICKERTAIL	1,239	89 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,153	64 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	77 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,128	27 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,060	27 km
2021	HARTLEBEN WPA	1,002	30 km
1992	MEADOWS	922	24 km
2000	UNNAMED	718	92 km
2006	MOSQUITO RANCH	656	76 km
2009	READ	643	99 km
2007	HAUGVEDT WPA	630	53 km
2006	MEADOWS (SOUTH)	569	24 km
2024	AGASSIZ BEACHLINE RX	564	39 km
1998	FUGLIE	545	93 km
1997	ROBIN HOOD	542	76 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	15°F (-9°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	1.0 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.9 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in
June	67°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in
September	60°F (15°C)	2.3 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.8 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.4 in

Dwight has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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