Weather & Climate in Hazelton, ND

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

Hazelton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,983 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	43.0°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	11°F (-11°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,983 ft (604 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	503/sq mi
Coordinates	46.4857°N, 100.2811°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Emmons County County
Nearest Airport	Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.2 / 100
Community Resilience	55.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Tornado History

238 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 5 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1953	EF5	30 km	14.8 mi	2
Aug 11, 2002	EF4	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF4	65 km	48.0 mi	1
Jun 21, 1983	EF3	63 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 30, 1981	EF3	70 km	23.9 mi	0
May 25, 1978	EF3	61 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF3	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1966	EF3	83 km	26.4 mi	2
Jul 1, 1955	EF3	12 km	1.3 mi	0
Aug 28, 2024	EF2	89 km	5.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	39 km	12.0 mi	0
Jul 17, 2001	EF2	85 km	30.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1999	EF2	56 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF2	48 km	4.0 mi	0
May 30, 1985	EF2	79 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1983	EF2	63 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 4, 1982	EF2	62 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF2	16 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF2	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF2	41 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TENBROOK (30,588 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	TENBROOK	30,588	79 km
2000	TRIBLE	9,718	72 km
2006	LUND	9,425	59 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,593	52 km
2003	MCCLEAN BOTTOMS	6,421	28 km
2022	HWY31 AND 101ST WEST	4,879	95 km
1994	CHICAGOLAKE	4,606	90 km
2015	CANNON BALL	3,068	30 km
2011	MOUND CITY	2,755	81 km
2004	FISCHER	2,578	32 km
2012	CORNSTALK	2,561	74 km
2000	NEUGERFIRE	2,150	42 km
2000	FTMANUEL	2,124	68 km
2024	STATELINE	2,123	75 km
2003	24	2,119	60 km
2002	BISRURAL2	1,649	30 km
2015	BIG LAKE FIRE	1,587	28 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,492	31 km
2003	JOEL BERTSCH 2	1,460	89 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,438	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	11°F (-11°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	15°F (-9°C)	0.4 in
March	27°F (-3°C)	0.8 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.7 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.2 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.5 in
December	15°F (-10°C)	0.4 in

Hazelton has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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