Weather & Climate in Linton, ND

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

Linton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,721 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	43.0°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	11°F (-11°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,721 ft (525 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	1,103/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2687°N, 100.2329°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Emmons County County
Nearest Airport	Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.2 / 100
Community Resilience	55.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Tornado History

234 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 5 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1953	EF5	39 km	14.8 mi	2
May 22, 2010	EF4	99 km	5.7 mi	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF4	89 km	48.0 mi	1
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	79 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 1983	EF3	39 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 30, 1981	EF3	86 km	23.9 mi	0
May 25, 1978	EF3	81 km	2.5 mi	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF3	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	82 km	8.8 mi	0
Jul 31, 1966	EF3	66 km	26.4 mi	2
Jul 1, 1955	EF3	13 km	1.3 mi	0
Aug 28, 2024	EF2	65 km	5.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	37 km	12.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1999	EF2	64 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF2	67 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 1983	EF2	39 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 4, 1982	EF2	70 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF2	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF2	28 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TENBROOK (30,588 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	TENBROOK	30,588	74 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,487	90 km
2000	TRIBLE	9,718	51 km
2006	LUND	9,425	49 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,593	48 km
2003	MCCLEAN BOTTOMS	6,421	48 km
1999	BULLHEAD	5,606	89 km
2022	HWY31 AND 101ST WEST	4,879	88 km
2015	CANNON BALL	3,068	30 km
2006	1804	2,778	80 km
2011	MOUND CITY	2,755	56 km
2012	MCINTOSH	2,653	97 km
2004	FISCHER	2,578	29 km
2012	CORNSTALK	2,561	59 km
2000	NEUGERFIRE	2,150	40 km
2000	FTMANUEL	2,124	47 km
2024	STATELINE	2,123	59 km
2003	24	2,119	45 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,869	98 km
2002	BISRURAL2	1,649	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	11°F (-11°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in
March	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
May	56°F (14°C)	2.4 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.9 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.6 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in

Linton has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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