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Weather & Climate in Minnewaukan, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Minnewaukan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°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 19.7 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 1,460 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0717°N, 99.2538°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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
314 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 7, 2008 | EF3 | 100 km | 20.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2001 | EF3 | 74 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1958 | EF3 | 44 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1952 | EF3 | 78 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2018 | EF2 | 48 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2017 | EF2 | 42 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | EF2 | 45 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | EF2 | 60 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2004 | EF2 | 82 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2001 | EF2 | 24 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2001 | EF2 | 26 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1999 | EF2 | 89 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1999 | EF2 | 96 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1976 | EF2 | 32 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1974 | EF2 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1974 | EF2 | 20 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 1973 | EF2 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1972 | EF2 | 66 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1971 | EF2 | 72 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1971 | EF2 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 acres, 1989).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 4,371 | 98 km |
| 2000 | RED CROSS | 3,015 | 88 km |
| 1992 | CLARK II | 2,443 | 87 km |
| 2008 | GRADER | 1,745 | 87 km |
| 2006 | BROWN WF | 1,430 | 25 km |
| 2021 | DAHL | 1,312 | 76 km |
| 1985 | LAKE ALICE | 1,214 | 30 km |
| 2017 | NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 | 1,148 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Minnewaukan has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").