Weather & Climate in Maxbass, ND

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

Maxbass has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 274 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 18.8 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 1,506 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	40.2°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	7°F (-14°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,506 ft (459 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	575/sq mi
Coordinates	48.7224°N, 101.1424°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Renville County County
Nearest Airport	Minot International (MOT) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"

51% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	61.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 16 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955	EF4	93 km	28.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 2010	EF3	77 km	5.0 mi	1
Jul 7, 2008	EF3	91 km	20.6 mi	0
Jun 26, 1986	EF3	46 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1977	EF3	26 km	17.2 mi	0
Jul 23, 1997	EF2	48 km	0.2 mi	1
Jun 6, 1982	EF2	62 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1974	EF2	61 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 4, 1974	EF2	49 km	11.4 mi	0
Aug 21, 1973	EF2	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1972	EF2	62 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 5, 1969	EF2	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 2, 1960	EF2	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1954	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 28, 2020	EF1	55 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 2011	EF1	96 km	1.3 mi	0
Jul 8, 2009	EF1	53 km	10.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 2007	EF1	40 km	0.5 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF1	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF1	79 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 (6,837 acres, 2015).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2015	LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015	6,837	96 km
2005	H RX 05 WILD	5,644	97 km
1986	WILDERNESS	5,615	97 km
1997	WILDERNESS	5,556	97 km
2005	CLEAR LAKE	5,040	89 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,371	96 km
2000	RED CROSS	3,015	69 km
2017	NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016	2,772	53 km
2005	LOSTWOOD NON-NFP	2,769	98 km
2009	COUNTY ROAD 17	2,291	52 km
2006	HB 35	2,164	70 km
2023	NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN	2,074	95 km
1994	ASPEN	1,994	52 km
2017	NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE	1,899	97 km
2008	POOL 326	1,805	37 km
2016	LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016	1,802	96 km
1993	KRUSES	1,802	98 km
1990	KRUSES	1,619	98 km
1986	KRUSES	1,615	98 km
1996	KRUSES	1,516	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	7°F (-14°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	12°F (-11°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	24°F (-5°C)	0.6 in
April	40°F (5°C)	1.4 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.1 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.9 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
November	26°F (-4°C)	0.5 in
December	11°F (-12°C)	0.5 in

Maxbass has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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