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Weather & Climate in Kulm, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kulm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 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 21.2 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 1,970 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,970 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3019°N, 98.9466°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | LaMoure County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
327 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 31 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 18, 2004 | EF4 | 69 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2002 | EF4 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2002 | EF4 | 80 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2011 | EF3 | 32 km | 16.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2006 | EF3 | 90 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2002 | EF3 | 68 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1996 | EF3 | 99 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1974 | EF3 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1974 | EF3 | 45 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1973 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 23, 1968 | EF3 | 99 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1966 | EF3 | 53 km | 26.4 mi | 2 |
| May 20, 1965 | EF3 | 56 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1958 | EF3 | 98 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1950 | EF3 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2020 | EF2 | 71 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2011 | EF2 | 80 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2011 | EF2 | 66 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2010 | EF2 | 91 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2010 | EF2 | 85 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHICAGOLAKE (4,606 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | CHICAGOLAKE | 4,606 | 89 km |
| 2003 | JOEL BERTSCH 2 | 1,460 | 59 km |
| 2004 | ALLEN STUECKLE | 1,330 | 74 km |
| 2016 | SLR 2016 RX MICHELL | 1,242 | 74 km |
| 1985 | CHASE LAKE | 1,215 | 87 km |
| 2018 | EAST JIM LAKE | 1,214 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Kulm has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").