Weather & Climate in Emerado, ND

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

Emerado has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 276 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 48.4 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 892 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	39.8°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	6°F (-14°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	892 ft (272 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	1,261/sq mi
Coordinates	47.9286°N, 97.3616°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Grand Forks County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Forks International (GFK) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 48.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	57.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	14.4 / 100
Community Resilience	78.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively 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

478 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 40 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	44 km	17.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF4	30 km	5.0 mi	1
Jun 6, 1999	EF4	81 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 27, 2016	EF3	53 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF3	94 km	15.0 mi	1
Aug 26, 2007	EF3	46 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 18, 2001	EF3	86 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 1987	EF3	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1973	EF3	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF3	62 km	13.7 mi	0
Aug 11, 1958	EF3	13 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1957	EF3	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 2021	EF2	48 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 2019	EF2	99 km	3.6 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	67 km	11.6 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	32 km	22.0 mi	0
Aug 28, 2016	EF2	86 km	9.6 mi	0
Jun 27, 2015	EF2	23 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 2014	EF2	45 km	37.9 mi	0
Aug 10, 2010	EF2	28 km	0.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	OXCART	12,538	85 km
2012	COUNTY 27 FIRE	4,653	92 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,420	82 km
2024	4 SQUARE MILE RX	2,320	87 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,092	87 km
2003	DEVILS PLAYGROUND	1,879	99 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,764	92 km
2012	VIKING FIRE	1,698	84 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,695	92 km
2020	GRAVEL PIT	1,468	82 km
2007	LINCOLN	1,369	87 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,270	83 km
2003	CLIPPED WING	1,270	92 km
1996	P CHICKEN	1,121	23 km
2006	FULLERS LAKE 06	1,109	74 km
2010	ONSTAD 12	828	83 km
2012	HAM	789	74 km
2007	TNC GR-GOD-3910	749	87 km
2009	TILDEN 27	709	75 km
2008	TRAIN 1	656	86 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	6°F (-14°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	12°F (-11°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	24°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
September	58°F (14°C)	1.9 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
November	26°F (-3°C)	0.8 in
December	11°F (-12°C)	0.6 in

Emerado has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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