Weather & Climate in Mountain, ND

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

Mountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,068 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	38.2°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	4°F (-15°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,068 ft (326 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	842/sq mi
Coordinates	48.6843°N, 97.8648°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pembina County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Forks International (GFK) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 39.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.4 / 100
Community Resilience	31.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively 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

297 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 18 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999	EF4	11 km	8.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF3	63 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2017	EF2	29 km	18.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 2014	EF2	65 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 2010	EF2	97 km	7.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	58 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	64 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	69 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	62 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF2	74 km	1.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF2	28 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 14, 1999	EF2	76 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1999	EF2	47 km	3.1 mi	0
Jun 6, 1999	EF2	54 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1985	EF2	29 km	0.5 mi	0
May 26, 1978	EF2	65 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1977	EF2	86 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1976	EF2	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF2	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF2	74 km	8.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (17,778 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	UNNAMED	17,778	98 km
1988	UNNAMED	11,927	100 km
2003	UNNAMED	11,544	99 km
2000	UNNAMED	6,057	99 km
1985	UNNAMED	5,891	98 km
2012	COUNTY 27 FIRE	4,653	99 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,536	95 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,224	95 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,810	90 km
2007	JUPITER FIRE	2,389	85 km
2021	BEACHES LAKE	1,946	97 km
2002	MCKINLEY	1,924	97 km
2003	DEVILS PLAYGROUND	1,879	98 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,764	98 km
2003	FLUFFERS FIRE	1,755	97 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,695	99 km
2003	MCKINLEY 2	1,653	96 km
2010	BEACHES LAKE FIRE	1,379	98 km
2018	CLOW	1,358	75 km
2021	DAHL	1,312	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	4°F (-15°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	10°F (-13°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	22°F (-6°C)	0.8 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	67°F (20°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.6 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.7 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
November	24°F (-5°C)	0.8 in
December	8°F (-13°C)	0.6 in

Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 4°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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