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Weather & Climate in Grandin, ND

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

Grandin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°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 22.3 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 896 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density761/sq mi
Coordinates47.2367°N, 97.0032°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTraill County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.3 / 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

513 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 224 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 46 km 52.4 mi 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 41 km 17.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 71 km 5.0 mi 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 46 km 5.4 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 82 km 9.1 mi 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 29 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 76 km 15.0 mi 1
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 91 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 90 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 52 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 16 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 45 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 77 km 13.7 mi 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 84 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 41 km 5.1 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 83 km 18.7 mi 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 85 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 80 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 78 km
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 98 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 93 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 74 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 75 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 83 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 78 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 75 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 81 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 90 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 72 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 52 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 52 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 60 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 65 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 46 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 81 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Grandin has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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