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Weather & Climate in Luverne, ND

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

Luverne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.7 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 1,420 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,420 ft (433 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates47.2514°N, 97.9348°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySteele County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 34.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience58.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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)

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 150 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 59 km 52.4 mi 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 58 km 17.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 58 km 5.0 mi 1
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 62 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 68 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 100 km 16.2 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 57 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 61 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 43 km 1.0 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 90 km 17.3 mi 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 67 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 67 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 30 km 13.7 mi 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 43 km 8.5 mi 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 39 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 20 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 94 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 50 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 47 km 2.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRADER (1,745 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 GRADER 1,745 97 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 68 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 70 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 64 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Luverne has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 4°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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