Weather & Climate in Galesburg, ND

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

Galesburg 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 1,079 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	1,079 ft (329 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	335/sq mi
Coordinates	47.2701°N, 97.4088°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Traill County County
Nearest Airport	Hector International (FAR) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"

37% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

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

512 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 215 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957	EF5	41 km	52.4 mi	10
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	31 km	17.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF4	52 km	5.0 mi	1
Jul 18, 2004	EF4	92 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF4	68 km	5.4 mi	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	91 km	9.1 mi	2
Aug 27, 2016	EF3	34 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF3	67 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 18, 2001	EF3	91 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 1987	EF3	63 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	77 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 16, 1973	EF3	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1973	EF3	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF3	48 km	13.7 mi	0
Aug 23, 1968	EF3	82 km	8.5 mi	0
Sep 6, 1958	EF3	61 km	2.9 mi	0
Aug 11, 1958	EF3	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1957	EF3	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1956	EF3	62 km	5.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF3	99 km	18.7 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	100 km
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	98 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,420	96 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,092	98 km
2020	GRAVEL PIT	1,468	96 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	92 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,270	95 km
2007	FLICKERTAIL	1,239	82 km
2011	NEAL WMA	1,213	83 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,153	86 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	57 km
1996	P CHICKEN	1,121	96 km
2006	FULLERS LAKE 06	1,109	15 km
2010	ONSTAD 12	828	91 km
2012	HAM	789	91 km
2007	TNC GR-GOD-3910	749	97 km
2009	TILDEN 27	709	94 km
2008	TRAIN 1	656	99 km
2024	GLACIAL RIDGE CATTAILS RX	579	96 km
1998	FUGLIE	545	85 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)	0.5 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	1.0 in
April	42°F (5°C)	1.6 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.6 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.8 in
December	12°F (-11°C)	0.5 in

Galesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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