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Weather & Climate in Medina, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Medina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. 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 20.9 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 1,803 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,803 ft (550 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8938°N, 99.2999°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kidder County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively 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
277 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 49 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 18, 2004 | EF4 | 71 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2002 | EF4 | 6 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1952 | EF4 | 93 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 17, 2011 | EF3 | 68 km | 16.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1974 | EF3 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1974 | EF3 | 75 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 23, 1968 | EF3 | 68 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1958 | EF3 | 99 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1957 | EF3 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1955 | EF3 | 95 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1952 | EF3 | 59 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2011 | EF2 | 66 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2001 | EF2 | 38 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1999 | EF2 | 37 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1999 | EF2 | 89 km | 28.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1999 | EF2 | 46 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1986 | EF2 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1986 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1985 | EF2 | 82 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1982 | EF2 | 31 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHICAGOLAKE (4,606 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | CHICAGOLAKE | 4,606 | 18 km |
| 2008 | GRADER | 1,745 | 45 km |
| 1985 | CHASE LAKE | 1,215 | 17 km |
| 2018 | EAST JIM LAKE | 1,214 | 49 km |
| 2006 | RICE LAKE 1 | 1,150 | 77 km |
| 2017 | NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 | 1,148 | 51 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Medina has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.3").