Weather & Climate in Minot, ND

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

Minot 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 1,555 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	1,555 ft (474 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density	1,730/sq mi
Coordinates	48.2361°N, 101.2775°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ward County County
Nearest Airport	Minot International (MOT) 1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 45.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

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

214 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 21 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955	EF4	81 km	28.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 2010	EF3	93 km	5.0 mi	1
Jun 26, 1986	EF3	92 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1977	EF3	56 km	17.2 mi	0
Jun 5, 1956	EF3	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 15, 2022	EF2	58 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 2004	EF2	48 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 23, 1997	EF2	43 km	0.2 mi	1
Jun 6, 1982	EF2	15 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1974	EF2	80 km	11.4 mi	0
Jun 4, 1974	EF2	22 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 21, 1973	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1962	EF2	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 2, 1960	EF2	7 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 30, 1958	EF2	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1954	EF2	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 6, 2024	EF1	85 km	1.2 mi	0
Aug 15, 2022	EF1	54 km	2.2 mi	0
Jun 28, 2020	EF1	98 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	98 km
2005	H RX 05 WILD	5,644	99 km
1986	WILDERNESS	5,615	99 km
1997	WILDERNESS	5,556	99 km
2005	CLEAR LAKE	5,040	77 km
2000	RED CROSS	3,015	74 km
2017	NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016	2,772	67 km
2005	LOSTWOOD NON-NFP	2,769	96 km
2007	MUSKRAT LAKE	2,344	99 km
2009	COUNTY ROAD 17	2,291	65 km
2006	HB 35	2,164	93 km
2023	NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN	2,074	95 km
1994	ASPEN	1,994	65 km
2017	NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE	1,899	97 km
2008	POOL 326	1,805	61 km
2016	LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016	1,802	94 km
1993	KRUSES	1,802	95 km
2006	RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM	1,705	86 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,678	91 km
1990	KRUSES	1,619	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.7 in
February	14°F (-10°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in
October	45°F (7°C)	0.9 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Minot has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.5").

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