Weather & Climate in Hazen, ND

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

Hazen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 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 16.9 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 1,748 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	43.2°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-11°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,748 ft (533 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density	1,779/sq mi
Coordinates	47.2984°N, 101.6248°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Mercer County County
Nearest Airport	Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"

56% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	78.5 / 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 Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Tornado History

235 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 45 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 1, 1952	EF4	89 km	48.0 mi	1
Jul 30, 1981	EF3	74 km	23.9 mi	0
May 25, 1978	EF3	76 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1956	EF3	13 km	10.6 mi	0
Jun 5, 1956	EF3	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 2022	EF2	71 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 1, 2018	EF2	88 km	3.5 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF2	25 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 2004	EF2	62 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1990	EF2	20 km	6.0 mi	0
May 26, 1978	EF2	83 km	0.3 mi	0
May 24, 1975	EF2	12 km	33.7 mi	0
Jun 4, 1971	EF2	53 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1958	EF2	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF2	74 km	37.1 mi	0
Aug 3, 1955	EF2	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1954	EF2	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 2022	EF1	77 km	2.2 mi	0
Jul 7, 2020	EF1	48 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 14, 2018	EF1	43 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LITTLE SWALLOW (9,886 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	LITTLE SWALLOW	9,886	77 km
1988	MURPHY	8,918	85 km
2012	LITTLE SWALLOW	6,304	82 km
1988	DANKS	2,425	83 km
2007	MUSKRAT LAKE	2,344	92 km
2006	RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM	1,705	24 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,678	53 km
2007	ROBINSON SUNFLOWER	1,115	31 km
2009	SQUAW CREEK	1,104	77 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,062	12 km
2005	KIMBALL BOTTOMS FIRE	1,028	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-11°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	17°F (-8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.8 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	71°F (21°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.8 in
September	58°F (14°C)	1.7 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.0 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.5 in
December	15°F (-9°C)	0.4 in

Hazen has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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