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Weather & Climate in Englevale, ND

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

Englevale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.7 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 1,343 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,343 ft (409 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates46.3912°N, 97.9038°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRansom County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 46.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience96.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
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 Moderate
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: M4.1.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 148 km 10 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 105 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

408 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 145 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 71 km 52.4 mi 10
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 57 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 89 km 9.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 70 km 9.1 mi 2
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 57 km 16.2 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 92 km 10.0 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 46 km 17.3 mi 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 41 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 93 km 8.5 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 69 km 3.8 mi 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 57 km 2.9 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 93 km 18.7 mi 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 82 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 46 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 32 km 26.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 2011 EF2 85 km 3.0 mi 0
May 30, 2011 EF2 77 km 4.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 39 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 81 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 100 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 47 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 60 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 51 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 79 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 79 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Englevale has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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