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Weather & Climate in Mott, ND

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

Mott has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 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 17.2 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 2,409 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,409 ft (734 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density802/sq mi
Coordinates46.3744°N, 102.3189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHettinger County County
Nearest AirportDickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.8 / 100
Community Resilience26.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

190 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 43 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 4, 1978 EF4 34 km 26.0 mi 5
Jun 29, 1975 EF4 53 km 68.0 mi 1
Jul 8, 2009 EF3 66 km 2.3 mi 0
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 99 km 23.9 mi 0
Jun 12, 2011 EF2 33 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 18, 1986 EF2 95 km 10.5 mi 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 82 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 4, 1976 EF2 91 km 5.7 mi 0
May 25, 1972 EF2 97 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 4, 1971 EF2 66 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 12, 1969 EF2 98 km 6.1 mi 0
Jul 17, 1969 EF2 54 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF2 67 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF2 10 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 1, 1964 EF2 96 km 0.8 mi 0
Apr 22, 1957 EF2 78 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 1952 EF2 70 km 10.1 mi 0
Jul 12, 2019 EF1 4 km 2.9 mi 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 10 km 3.2 mi 0
Jun 30, 2015 EF1 95 km 3.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TENBROOK (30,588 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 TENBROOK 30,588 93 km
2021 WINDY 16,866 55 km
2013 PAUTRE 11,733 62 km
2021 DIVIDE CA 10,635 98 km
2006 BLACK HORSE CREEK 8,000 89 km
2022 HWY31 AND 101ST WEST 4,879 87 km
2004 DEEP CREEK 4,180 97 km
2000 PASTURE 9 BURN 2,768 83 km
2007 HAY CREEK 2,655 83 km
2012 MCINTOSH 2,653 85 km
2007 HARRIS 2,369 64 km
2000 TALKINGTON 1 2,204 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,050 50 km
2024 LOST BOY BUTTE 1,647 58 km
1999 DOUG DAHL 1,464 99 km
2024 CEDAR CREEK 1,388 86 km
2012 CROW FLATS 1,351 95 km
2009 GRAND RIVER 1,175 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.4 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.4 in

Mott has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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