Weather & Climate in Glenburn, ND

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

Glenburn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 274 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 18.8 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 1,565 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	40.2°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	7°F (-14°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,565 ft (477 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	1,553/sq mi
Coordinates	48.5135°N, 101.2209°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Renville County County
Nearest Airport	Minot International (MOT) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"

51% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	61.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

190 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 15 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955	EF4	82 km	28.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 2010	EF3	78 km	5.0 mi	1
Jun 26, 1986	EF3	65 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1977	EF3	31 km	17.2 mi	0
Aug 15, 2022	EF2	86 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 2004	EF2	78 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 23, 1997	EF2	35 km	0.2 mi	1
Jun 6, 1982	EF2	39 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1974	EF2	39 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 4, 1974	EF2	60 km	11.4 mi	0
Aug 21, 1973	EF2	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1972	EF2	79 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 5, 1969	EF2	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 14, 1962	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 1960	EF2	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 30, 1958	EF2	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1954	EF2	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 6, 2024	EF1	96 km	1.2 mi	0
Aug 15, 2022	EF1	81 km	2.2 mi	0
Jun 28, 2020	EF1	73 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 (6,837 acres, 2015).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2015	LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015	6,837	92 km
2005	H RX 05 WILD	5,644	93 km
1986	WILDERNESS	5,615	93 km
1997	WILDERNESS	5,556	93 km
2005	CLEAR LAKE	5,040	78 km
2000	RED CROSS	3,015	67 km
2017	NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016	2,772	54 km
2005	LOSTWOOD NON-NFP	2,769	92 km
2009	COUNTY ROAD 17	2,291	53 km
2006	HB 35	2,164	75 km
2023	NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN	2,074	89 km
1994	ASPEN	1,994	53 km
2017	NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE	1,899	91 km
2008	POOL 326	1,805	42 km
2016	LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016	1,802	90 km
1993	KRUSES	1,802	91 km
1990	KRUSES	1,619	91 km
1986	KRUSES	1,615	92 km
1996	KRUSES	1,516	91 km
2003	KRUSE	1,507	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	7°F (-14°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	13°F (-11°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	0.7 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.0 in
September	56°F (14°C)	1.8 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in
November	26°F (-3°C)	0.5 in
December	12°F (-11°C)	0.5 in

Glenburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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