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Weather & Climate in Max, ND

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

Max has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 2,123 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,123 ft (647 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density364/sq mi
Coordinates47.8204°N, 101.2911°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLean County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 49.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 18, 1956 EF3 69 km 10.6 mi 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 28 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 25 km 2.3 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 52 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 21 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 81 km 0.2 mi 1
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 81 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 41 km 10.0 mi 0
May 24, 1975 EF2 71 km 33.7 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 52 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 17, 1956 EF2 100 km 37.1 mi 0
Aug 3, 1955 EF2 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 30 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 93 km 1.2 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF1 27 km 2.2 mi 0
Jul 7, 2020 EF1 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 14, 2018 EF1 89 km 0.3 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RED CROSS (3,015 acres, 2000).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 98 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 98 km
1988 DANKS 2,425 94 km
2007 MUSKRAT LAKE 2,344 90 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 97 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 97 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 99 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 40 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,678 65 km
1997 FOXHOLM1 1,187 63 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 38 km
2009 SQUAW CREEK 1,104 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,062 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Max has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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