Weather & Climate in Inkster, ND

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

Inkster has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.5 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 1,030 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	38.6°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	5°F (-15°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,030 ft (314 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	48.1513°N, 97.6442°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Walsh County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Forks International (GFK) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 42.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"

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

479 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 52 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	73 km	17.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF4	48 km	5.0 mi	1
Jun 6, 1999	EF4	51 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 27, 2016	EF3	84 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 26, 2007	EF3	48 km	6.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF3	95 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 18, 2001	EF3	80 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 1987	EF3	65 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1973	EF3	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF3	73 km	13.7 mi	0
Aug 11, 1958	EF3	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 2021	EF2	56 km	2.9 mi	0
Jul 4, 2018	EF2	88 km	3.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	62 km	22.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF2	99 km	11.6 mi	0
Jun 9, 2017	EF2	84 km	18.0 mi	0
Aug 3, 2016	EF2	100 km	3.3 mi	0
Jun 27, 2015	EF2	52 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 2014	EF2	91 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 21, 2014	EF2	77 km	37.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COUNTY 27 FIRE (4,653 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	COUNTY 27 FIRE	4,653	93 km
2007	JUPITER FIRE	2,389	94 km
2003	DEVILS PLAYGROUND	1,879	98 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,764	93 km
2012	VIKING FIRE	1,698	98 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,695	93 km
2007	LINCOLN	1,369	91 km
2021	DAHL	1,312	87 km
2003	CLIPPED WING	1,270	93 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,166	99 km
1996	P CHICKEN	1,121	26 km
2006	FULLERS LAKE 06	1,109	97 km
2007	HALMA FIRE	775	98 km
2021	121045	645	99 km
2002	DEERWOOD	591	90 km
1998	UNNAMED	587	98 km
2003	UNNAMED	543	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	5°F (-15°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	11°F (-11°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	24°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	2.6 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.0 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.4 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	0.7 in
December	10°F (-12°C)	0.6 in

Inkster has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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