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Weather & Climate in McVille, ND

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

McVille has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.5 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 1,471 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,471 ft (448 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates47.7651°N, 98.1754°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNelson County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 42.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.3 / 100
Community Resilience53.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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

472 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 38 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 70 km 17.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 43 km 5.0 mi 1
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 97 km 8.0 mi 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 86 km 3.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 18 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 23 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 18 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 33 km 13.7 mi 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 74 km 8.5 mi 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 97 km 2.9 mi 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 25 km 2.9 mi 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 41 km 3.1 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 99 km 11.6 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 66 km 22.0 mi 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 51 km 3.3 mi 0
Jun 27, 2015 EF2 60 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 99 km 37.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRADER (1,745 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 GRADER 1,745 95 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 63 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 99 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 80 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 93 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 78 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 77 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 44°F (6°C) 1.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in

McVille has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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