Weather & Climate in Haynes, ND

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

Haynes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.3 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 2,544 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	45.7°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,544 ft (775 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	214/sq mi
Coordinates	45.9739°N, 102.4710°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Perkins County County
Nearest Airport	Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 42.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	13.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.6.

Jul 29, 2013	18 km SE of Ekalaka, Montana	M2.6	149 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

143 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 41 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 4, 1978	EF4	66 km	26.0 mi	5
Jun 29, 1975	EF4	73 km	68.0 mi	1
Jun 21, 1983	EF3	87 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 2011	EF2	55 km	6.0 mi	0
May 24, 2010	EF2	93 km	22.9 mi	0
May 24, 2010	EF2	64 km	8.2 mi	0
Jul 18, 1986	EF2	54 km	10.5 mi	0
May 25, 1972	EF2	51 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 1969	EF2	57 km	6.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1969	EF2	23 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF2	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF2	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 1964	EF2	51 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 10, 1952	EF2	99 km	10.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 2019	EF1	48 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2016	EF1	38 km	3.2 mi	0
Jun 30, 2015	EF1	73 km	3.9 mi	0
Jul 18, 2011	EF1	86 km	9.8 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF1	13 km	0.6 mi	0
May 24, 2010	EF1	39 km	1.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WINDY (16,866 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	WINDY	16,866	22 km
2013	PAUTRE	11,733	17 km
2021	DIVIDE CA	10,635	52 km
2006	STONE MAN CHURCH	10,389	98 km
2006	BLACK HORSE CREEK	8,000	54 km
2024	TRAVIN	7,917	97 km
2006	KELLY	5,071	74 km
2022	HWY31 AND 101ST WEST	4,879	90 km
2015	MOONSHINE	2,768	73 km
2000	PASTURE 9 BURN	2,768	49 km
2007	HAY CREEK	2,655	37 km
2012	MCINTOSH	2,653	83 km
2003	MEAT HOOK	2,522	83 km
2002	TRAVERS	2,403	99 km
2007	HARRIS	2,369	18 km
2021	HIGHWAY 20 - HARDING	2,050	94 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,050	4 km
2001	MCKENZIE	1,946	90 km
2024	LOST BOY BUTTE	1,647	51 km
1999	DOUG DAHL	1,464	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	22°F (-6°C)	0.4 in
March	31°F (-1°C)	0.8 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.6 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.4 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	0.6 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Haynes has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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