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Weather & Climate in Mayville, ND

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

Mayville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°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 23.9 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 953 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.4°F
27% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation953 ft (290 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density1,090/sq mi
Coordinates47.4982°N, 97.3264°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTraill County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively 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

519 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 197 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 67 km 52.4 mi 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 5 km 17.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 33 km 5.0 mi 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 83 km 5.4 mi 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 17 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 87 km 15.0 mi 1
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 54 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 87 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 56 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 90 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 24 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 45 km 13.7 mi 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 95 km 8.5 mi 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 84 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 46 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 78 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 90 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 45 km 2.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 80 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 83 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 80 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 79 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 87 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 98 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 83 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 70 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 32 km
2010 ONSTAD 12 828 76 km
2012 HAM 789 73 km
2007 TNC GR-GOD-3910 749 82 km
2009 TILDEN 27 709 76 km
2008 TRAIN 1 656 83 km
2024 GLACIAL RIDGE CATTAILS RX 579 80 km
1998 FUGLIE 545 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Mayville has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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