Weather & Climate in Mandaree, ND

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

Mandaree has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.8 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 2,266 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	42.3°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-11°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,266 ft (691 m)
Area	11.1 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density	54/sq mi
Coordinates	47.7451°N, 102.6976°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dunn County County
Nearest Airport	Williston Basin International (XWA) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 34.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"

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

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

Nov 11, 1998	10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota	M3.5	133 km	5 km
Sep 28, 2012	22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota	M3.3	59 km	5 km
May 6, 2014	12 km NNW of Knife River, Montana	M2.6	132 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

153 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 54 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955	EF4	81 km	28.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 2009	EF3	99 km	2.3 mi	0
Jul 11, 1974	EF3	66 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 1956	EF3	84 km	10.6 mi	0
Jul 9, 2018	EF2	45 km	0.5 mi	1
Jun 1, 2018	EF2	28 km	3.5 mi	0
May 26, 2014	EF2	44 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 2004	EF2	85 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1982	EF2	97 km	0.4 mi	0
May 26, 1978	EF2	75 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 5, 1976	EF2	76 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1976	EF2	99 km	5.7 mi	0
May 24, 1975	EF2	87 km	33.7 mi	0
Jun 14, 1962	EF2	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 30, 1958	EF2	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1954	EF2	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1953	EF2	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF2	64 km	9.7 mi	0
Jul 6, 2024	EF1	53 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 14, 2018	EF1	62 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE	67,150	84 km
1999	GAP/ROUGH CREEK	53,708	88 km
2021	LITTLE SWALLOW	9,886	23 km
1988	MURPHY	8,918	13 km
1999	ROUGH CRK	7,887	37 km
2012	LITTLE SWALLOW	6,304	21 km
1988	MIKES CREEK	5,309	86 km
2017	MAGPIE FIRE	5,056	74 km
2005	CLEAR LAKE	5,040	83 km
2021	ROOSEVELT CREEK	4,608	95 km
2021	HORSE PASTURE	4,431	47 km
2015	RIDGE ROAD	3,390	47 km
1988	CINNAMON CREEK	3,204	86 km
2024	CHARLSON	3,055	31 km
2021	ELKHORN	2,784	88 km
2005	LOSTWOOD NON-NFP	2,769	97 km
2021	13 MILE FIRE	2,585	96 km
1988	DANKS	2,425	12 km
2007	MUSKRAT LAKE	2,344	22 km
1988	FANTAIL	2,341	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-11°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.5 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.5 in
December	15°F (-9°C)	0.4 in

Mandaree has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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