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Weather & Climate in Gardner, ND

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

Gardner 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 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.9 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 889 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates47.1445°N, 96.9686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNorman County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 40.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 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 Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 235 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 40 km 52.4 mi 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 51 km 17.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 80 km 5.0 mi 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 36 km 5.4 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 72 km 9.1 mi 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 40 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 81 km 15.0 mi 1
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 100 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 98 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 42 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 26 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 37 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 84 km 13.7 mi 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 83 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 30 km 5.1 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 72 km 18.7 mi 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 82 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 79 km 6.2 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 84 km
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 90 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 81 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 80 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 85 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 75 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 81 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 78 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 81 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 78 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 47 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 50 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 51 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 59 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 50 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 78 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Gardner has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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