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Weather & Climate in Marion, ND

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

Marion has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,464 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,464 ft (446 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates46.6112°N, 98.3387°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaMoure County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
44% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.3 / 100
Community Resilience47.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 146 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

350 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 82 km 52.4 mi 10
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 19 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 11, 2002 EF4 82 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 26 km 16.2 mi 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 86 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 14 km 17.3 mi 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 59 km 8.5 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 78 km 3.8 mi 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 41 km 2.9 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 72 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 38 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 63 km 26.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 2011 EF2 99 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 46 km 9.1 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 89 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 99 km 3.0 mi 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 83 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 15, 2007 EF2 72 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHICAGOLAKE (4,606 acres, 1994).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1994 CHICAGOLAKE 4,606 94 km
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 76 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 82 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 81 km
1985 CHASE LAKE 1,215 96 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 75 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 80 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 66 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.4 in

Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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