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Weather & Climate in Ludden, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ludden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°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 1,297 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,297 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0080°N, 98.1248°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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: M4.1.
| Jun 5, 1993 | 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1995 | 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota | M3.7 | 101 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
382 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 49 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 18, 2004 | EF4 | 88 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2002 | EF4 | 44 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2011 | EF3 | 66 km | 16.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2002 | EF3 | 49 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1996 | EF3 | 66 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1974 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1974 | EF3 | 64 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1973 | EF3 | 27 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1973 | EF3 | 89 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Jul 1, 1973 | EF3 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1969 | EF3 | 62 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1965 | EF3 | 29 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1961 | EF3 | 60 km | 156.3 mi | 1 |
| Sep 6, 1958 | EF3 | 100 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1952 | EF3 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1950 | EF3 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2020 | EF2 | 64 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2011 | EF2 | 18 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2010 | EF2 | 56 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2010 | EF2 | 86 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | BIESTERFELD | 3,481 | 71 km |
| 2003 | DANIELSON | 1,682 | 76 km |
| 2004 | TACOMA PARK PLACE | 1,336 | 54 km |
| 2003 | OLERUD | 1,275 | 80 km |
| 2016 | SLR 2016 RX MICHELL | 1,242 | 14 km |
| 2000 | PHEASANT OPENER | 1,206 | 78 km |
| 1985 | ALICE 02 | 1,142 | 96 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,128 | 91 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,060 | 91 km |
| 2021 | HARTLEBEN WPA | 1,002 | 90 km |
| 1992 | SPRING LK | 1,001 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Ludden has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.4").