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Weather & Climate in Granville, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Granville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,513 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,513 ft (461 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 866/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2666°N, 100.8447°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McHenry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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
226 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 18 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 7, 2008 | EF3 | 94 km | 20.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1986 | EF3 | 76 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1977 | EF3 | 70 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1958 | EF3 | 86 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1956 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | EF2 | 58 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | EF2 | 82 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | EF2 | 97 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2004 | EF2 | 71 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2001 | EF2 | 98 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1997 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.2 mi | 1 |
| Jun 6, 1982 | EF2 | 22 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1974 | EF2 | 58 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1974 | EF2 | 54 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 1973 | EF2 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1972 | EF2 | 82 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1965 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1960 | EF2 | 34 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1958 | EF2 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1954 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 acres, 1989).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 4,371 | 99 km |
| 2000 | RED CROSS | 3,015 | 42 km |
| 2017 | NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 | 2,772 | 39 km |
| 1992 | CLARK II | 2,443 | 99 km |
| 2009 | COUNTY ROAD 17 | 2,291 | 38 km |
| 1994 | ASPEN | 1,994 | 38 km |
| 2008 | POOL 326 | 1,805 | 40 km |
| 2006 | RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM | 1,705 | 99 km |
| 1997 | FOXHOLM1 | 1,187 | 53 km |
| 2007 | ROBINSON SUNFLOWER | 1,115 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Granville has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.4").