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Weather & Climate in Erie, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°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 23.9 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 1,134 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,134 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1153°N, 97.3879°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Traill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.3 / 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 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)
Tornado History
508 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 222 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 20, 1957 | EF5 | 24 km | 52.4 mi | 10 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF4 | 48 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF4 | 69 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 18, 2004 | EF4 | 84 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1975 | EF4 | 57 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1955 | EF4 | 75 km | 9.1 mi | 2 |
| Aug 27, 2016 | EF3 | 47 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF3 | 83 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1987 | EF3 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 1975 | EF3 | 67 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1973 | EF3 | 37 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1973 | EF3 | 29 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1971 | EF3 | 61 km | 13.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 23, 1968 | EF3 | 82 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1958 | EF3 | 52 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 1958 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1957 | EF3 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1956 | EF3 | 51 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1955 | EF3 | 84 km | 18.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1950 | EF3 | 54 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | BIESTERFELD | 3,481 | 80 km |
| 2003 | OLERUD | 1,275 | 74 km |
| 2007 | FLICKERTAIL | 1,239 | 78 km |
| 2011 | NEAL WMA | 1,213 | 82 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,153 | 76 km |
| 1985 | ALICE 02 | 1,142 | 41 km |
| 2006 | FULLERS LAKE 06 | 1,109 | 25 km |
| 1999 | HELLIKSEN | 993 | 100 km |
| 1992 | MEADOWS | 922 | 99 km |
| 2010 | ONSTAD 12 | 828 | 99 km |
| 2006 | MEADOWS (SOUTH) | 569 | 100 km |
| 1998 | FUGLIE | 545 | 82 km |
| 2008 | ONSTAD 1 | 541 | 99 km |
| 2008 | MELVIN SLOUGH | 500 | 91 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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Erie has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").