Weather & Climate in Hebron, ND

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

Hebron has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.6 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 2,162 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	41.5°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-10°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,162 ft (659 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density	493/sq mi
Coordinates	46.9024°N, 102.0447°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Stark County County
Nearest Airport	Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 40.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	37.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.8 / 100
Community Resilience	63.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
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

206 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 57 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 4, 1978	EF4	57 km	26.0 mi	5
Jun 29, 1975	EF4	82 km	68.0 mi	1
Jul 8, 2009	EF3	59 km	2.3 mi	0
Jul 30, 1981	EF3	72 km	23.9 mi	0
May 25, 1978	EF3	87 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1956	EF3	48 km	10.6 mi	0
Jun 5, 1956	EF3	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 1, 2018	EF2	85 km	3.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2011	EF2	70 km	6.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF2	75 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1990	EF2	43 km	6.0 mi	0
May 26, 1978	EF2	51 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 4, 1976	EF2	88 km	5.7 mi	0
May 24, 1975	EF2	46 km	33.7 mi	0
Jun 4, 1971	EF2	22 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF2	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 1957	EF2	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 17, 1956	EF2	99 km	37.1 mi	0
Aug 3, 1955	EF2	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 10, 1952	EF2	75 km	10.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	LITTLE SWALLOW	9,886	83 km
1988	MURPHY	8,918	93 km
2012	LITTLE SWALLOW	6,304	86 km
1988	DANKS	2,425	98 km
2000	TALKINGTON 1	2,204	92 km
2006	RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM	1,705	79 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,678	82 km
2007	ROBINSON SUNFLOWER	1,115	85 km
2009	SQUAW CREEK	1,104	89 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,062	42 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-10°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.4 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	69°F (20°C)	2.3 in
August	69°F (21°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
September	58°F (14°C)	1.6 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in

Hebron has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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