Weather & Climate in Minot AFB, ND

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

Minot AFB has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.1 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 1,628 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	43.4°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,628 ft (496 m)
Area	7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density	675/sq mi
Coordinates	48.4190°N, 101.3365°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ward County County
Nearest Airport	Minot International (MOT) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 45.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	76.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

196 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 15 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955	EF4	73 km	28.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 2010	EF3	76 km	5.0 mi	1
Jun 26, 1986	EF3	78 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1977	EF3	36 km	17.2 mi	0
Jun 5, 1956	EF3	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 2022	EF2	79 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 2004	EF2	66 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 23, 1997	EF2	28 km	0.2 mi	1
Jun 6, 1982	EF2	33 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1974	EF2	72 km	11.4 mi	0
Jun 4, 1974	EF2	26 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 12, 1972	EF2	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 5, 1969	EF2	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 14, 1962	EF2	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 1960	EF2	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 30, 1958	EF2	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1954	EF2	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 6, 2024	EF1	84 km	1.2 mi	0
Aug 15, 2022	EF1	74 km	2.2 mi	0
Jun 28, 2020	EF1	86 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 (6,837 acres, 2015).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2015	LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015	6,837	86 km
2005	H RX 05 WILD	5,644	87 km
1986	WILDERNESS	5,615	87 km
1997	WILDERNESS	5,556	87 km
2005	CLEAR LAKE	5,040	69 km
2000	RED CROSS	3,015	75 km
2017	NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016	2,772	64 km
2005	LOSTWOOD NON-NFP	2,769	85 km
2009	COUNTY ROAD 17	2,291	63 km
2006	HB 35	2,164	75 km
2023	NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN	2,074	83 km
1994	ASPEN	1,994	62 km
2017	NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE	1,899	85 km
2008	POOL 326	1,805	53 km
2016	LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016	1,802	83 km
1993	KRUSES	1,802	85 km
1990	KRUSES	1,619	85 km
1986	KRUSES	1,615	85 km
1996	KRUSES	1,516	85 km
2003	KRUSE	1,507	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.6 in
February	14°F (-10°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
December	13°F (-10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Minot AFB has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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