Weather & Climate in Mapleton, ND

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

Mapleton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.7 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 908 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	41.1°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	8°F (-13°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	908 ft (277 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density	318/sq mi
Coordinates	46.8915°N, 97.0533°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cass County County
Nearest Airport	Hector International (FAR) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 36.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	93.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very High
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	124 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

485 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 232 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957	EF5	23 km	52.4 mi	10
Aug 7, 2010	EF4	93 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF4	75 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF4	25 km	5.4 mi	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	44 km	9.1 mi	2
Aug 27, 2016	EF3	67 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	36 km	2.3 mi	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1973	EF3	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1973	EF3	15 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF3	96 km	13.7 mi	0
May 5, 1964	EF3	100 km	5.2 mi	0
Sep 6, 1958	EF3	72 km	2.9 mi	0
Jul 16, 1957	EF3	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1956	EF3	19 km	5.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF3	49 km	18.7 mi	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF3	92 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 13, 1950	EF3	67 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 2023	EF2	93 km	6.2 mi	0
Jun 8, 2019	EF2	93 km	3.6 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	61 km
2003	ROTHSAY	3,015	66 km
2009	DOWNING	1,506	87 km
2012	SPRING CREEK	1,413	89 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	53 km
2007	FLICKERTAIL	1,239	56 km
2011	NEAL WMA	1,213	65 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,153	45 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	38 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,128	87 km
2006	FULLERS LAKE 06	1,109	60 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,060	87 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,026	88 km
2021	HARTLEBEN WPA	1,002	90 km
1999	HELLIKSEN	993	78 km
1992	MEADOWS	922	63 km
2005	HILLICKSON 05	818	79 km
1989	UNNAMED	807	88 km
1988	UNNAMED	778	88 km
2012	DONELY TILMAN	773	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	8°F (-13°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	14°F (-10°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	26°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.5 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
December	13°F (-10°C)	0.5 in

Mapleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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