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Weather & Climate in Edinburg, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Edinburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4955°N, 97.8630°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walsh County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
390 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 47 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF4 | 88 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 6, 1999 | EF4 | 13 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF3 | 82 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2004 | EF3 | 74 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1987 | EF3 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1958 | EF3 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2021 | EF2 | 92 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2018 | EF2 | 98 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | EF2 | 43 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF2 | 93 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | EF2 | 74 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF2 | 78 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2005 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2005 | EF2 | 67 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2005 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2005 | EF2 | 72 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF2 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2004 | EF2 | 93 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2004 | EF2 | 48 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1999 | EF2 | 63 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COUNTY 27 FIRE (4,653 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | COUNTY 27 FIRE | 4,653 | 98 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,810 | 99 km |
| 2007 | JUPITER FIRE | 2,389 | 89 km |
| 2003 | DEVILS PLAYGROUND | 1,879 | 99 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 1,764 | 97 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,695 | 98 km |
| 2018 | CLOW | 1,358 | 87 km |
| 2021 | DAHL | 1,312 | 56 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 1,312 | 91 km |
| 2012 | WATER TOWER FIRE | 1,286 | 91 km |
| 2003 | CLIPPED WING | 1,270 | 97 km |
| 1985 | LAKE ALICE | 1,214 | 94 km |
| 2012 | RICHARDVILLE BORDER FIRE | 1,206 | 92 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 1,166 | 97 km |
| 1996 | P CHICKEN | 1,121 | 58 km |
| 2007 | HALMA FIRE | 775 | 97 km |
| 2002 | CANNON | 760 | 98 km |
| 2007 | BARREL FIRE | 663 | 90 km |
| 2021 | 121045 | 645 | 99 km |
| 2002 | DEERWOOD | 591 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in |
Edinburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").