Weather & Climate in Hoople, ND

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

Hoople has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 269 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	38.2°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	4°F (-15°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	896 ft (273 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	513/sq mi
Coordinates	48.5358°N, 97.6389°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Walsh County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Forks International (GFK) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 39.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	29.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	13.6 / 100
Community Resilience	48.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Tornado History

357 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 48 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 26, 2007	EF4	91 km	5.0 mi	1
Jun 6, 1999	EF4	13 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF3	89 km	6.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF3	59 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 11, 1958	EF3	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 2021	EF2	98 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 9, 2017	EF2	52 km	18.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 2015	EF2	93 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 2014	EF2	58 km	10.0 mi	0
Aug 10, 2010	EF2	98 km	0.9 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF2	75 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	52 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	56 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	64 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	60 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF2	95 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF2	68 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 18, 2004	EF2	95 km	3.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF2	43 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 14, 1999	EF2	53 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (17,778 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	UNNAMED	17,778	87 km
2003	CARIBOU	16,184	95 km
1988	UNNAMED	11,927	92 km
2003	UNNAMED	11,544	91 km
2018	NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7	9,471	97 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,194	93 km
2006	UNNAMED	6,964	97 km
2000	UNNAMED	6,057	88 km
1985	UNNAMED	5,891	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,724	95 km
2012	COUNTY 27 FIRE	4,653	81 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,624	97 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,536	88 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,351	93 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,224	84 km
2015	MCKINLEY FIRE	2,930	96 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,810	82 km
2007	JUPITER FIRE	2,389	72 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,181	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,169	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	4°F (-15°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	10°F (-12°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	23°F (-5°C)	0.8 in
April	40°F (5°C)	1.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	67°F (20°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.5 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in
October	44°F (6°C)	1.5 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
December	9°F (-13°C)	0.5 in

Hoople has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 4°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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