Weather & Climate in Killdeer, ND

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

Killdeer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.2 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 2,237 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	42.3°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-9°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,237 ft (682 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density	475/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3688°N, 102.7462°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dunn County County
Nearest Airport	Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 39.2"

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	10.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.7 / 100
Community Resilience	19.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively 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 Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

Sep 28, 2012	22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota	M3.3	88 km	5 km
May 6, 2014	12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana	M2.6	129 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

141 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 59 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 29, 1975	EF4	95 km	68.0 mi	1
Jul 8, 2009	EF3	57 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 18, 1956	EF3	72 km	10.6 mi	0
Jul 9, 2018	EF2	62 km	0.5 mi	1
Jun 1, 2018	EF2	15 km	3.5 mi	0
May 26, 2014	EF2	55 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1990	EF2	92 km	6.0 mi	0
May 26, 1978	EF2	34 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 4, 1976	EF2	61 km	5.7 mi	0
May 24, 1975	EF2	74 km	33.7 mi	0
Jun 4, 1971	EF2	95 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 30, 1958	EF2	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 1957	EF2	79 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF2	78 km	9.7 mi	0
Jun 10, 1952	EF2	69 km	10.1 mi	0
Jul 6, 2024	EF1	93 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 14, 2018	EF1	42 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 24, 2009	EF1	71 km	6.8 mi	0
Jul 9, 2007	EF1	73 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 2005	EF1	64 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GAP/ROUGH CREEK (53,708 acres, 1999).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1999	GAP/ROUGH CREEK	53,708	88 km
2021	LITTLE SWALLOW	9,886	24 km
1988	MURPHY	8,918	32 km
1999	ROUGH CRK	7,887	45 km
2018	18 DONUT HOLE	7,838	70 km
2012	LITTLE SWALLOW	6,304	23 km
1988	MIKES CREEK	5,309	56 km
2017	MAGPIE FIRE	5,056	54 km
2021	ROOSEVELT CREEK	4,608	69 km
2021	HORSE PASTURE	4,431	51 km
2015	RIDGE ROAD	3,390	83 km
1988	CINNAMON CREEK	3,204	74 km
2024	CHARLSON	3,055	71 km
2021	ELKHORN	2,784	67 km
2014	14 BEEF CORRAL WASH	2,471	69 km
1988	DANKS	2,425	42 km
2007	MUSKRAT LAKE	2,344	60 km
1988	FANTAIL	2,341	63 km
2021	744	2,268	80 km
2000	TALKINGTON 1	2,204	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	19°F (-8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	29°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	1.7 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in

Killdeer has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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