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Weather & Climate in Milton, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Milton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 269 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.3 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 1,584 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.1°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,584 ft (483 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6260°N, 98.0460°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cavalier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.1 / 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 Moderate |
| 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
334 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 19 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 6, 1999 | EF4 | 20 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2007 | EF3 | 97 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2004 | EF3 | 78 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | EF2 | 24 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | EF2 | 80 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF2 | 98 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2005 | EF2 | 79 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2005 | EF2 | 84 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2005 | EF2 | 72 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2005 | EF2 | 76 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2004 | EF2 | 40 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1999 | EF2 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1999 | EF2 | 45 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1999 | EF2 | 40 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1985 | EF2 | 22 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1978 | EF2 | 80 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1977 | EF2 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1976 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1971 | EF2 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JUPITER FIRE (2,389 acres, 2007).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2007 | JUPITER FIRE | 2,389 | 99 km |
| 2018 | CLOW | 1,358 | 90 km |
| 2021 | DAHL | 1,312 | 41 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 1,312 | 95 km |
| 2012 | WATER TOWER FIRE | 1,286 | 96 km |
| 1985 | LAKE ALICE | 1,214 | 85 km |
| 2012 | RICHARDVILLE BORDER FIRE | 1,206 | 95 km |
| 1996 | P CHICKEN | 1,121 | 78 km |
| 2007 | BARREL FIRE | 663 | 98 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 587 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 4°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").