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Weather & Climate in Martin, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Martin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°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 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 19.3 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 1,627 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 733/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8268°N, 100.1153°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very 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)
Tornado History
260 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 29 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 1, 1952 | EF4 | 91 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| May 30, 1958 | EF3 | 26 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1956 | EF3 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1952 | EF3 | 64 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | EF2 | 64 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | EF2 | 56 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | EF2 | 94 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | EF2 | 90 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2001 | EF2 | 44 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2001 | EF2 | 46 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2001 | EF2 | 84 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1985 | EF2 | 71 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1982 | EF2 | 83 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1976 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1974 | EF2 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1974 | EF2 | 53 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 1973 | EF2 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1966 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1965 | EF2 | 22 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1957 | EF2 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RED CROSS (3,015 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | RED CROSS | 3,015 | 68 km |
| 2017 | NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 | 2,772 | 82 km |
| 2009 | COUNTY ROAD 17 | 2,291 | 82 km |
| 1994 | ASPEN | 1,994 | 82 km |
| 2008 | POOL 326 | 1,805 | 96 km |
| 2008 | GRADER | 1,745 | 90 km |
| 2006 | BROWN WF | 1,430 | 87 km |
| 1985 | LAKE ALICE | 1,214 | 93 km |
| 2006 | RICE LAKE 1 | 1,150 | 94 km |
| 2007 | ROBINSON SUNFLOWER | 1,115 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Martin has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").