Weather & Climate in Neche, ND

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

Neche 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 830 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	830 ft (253 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	1,014/sq mi
Coordinates	48.9830°N, 97.5517°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pembina County County
Nearest Airport	Grand Forks International (GFK) 74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 39.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

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

193 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	46 km	8.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF3	35 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2017	EF2	52 km	18.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 2014	EF2	41 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	41 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	35 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	36 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	36 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF2	46 km	1.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF2	15 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 14, 1999	EF2	92 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1999	EF2	86 km	3.1 mi	0
Jun 6, 1999	EF2	93 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1985	EF2	55 km	0.5 mi	0
May 26, 1978	EF2	37 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1959	EF2	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 24, 2022	EF1	66 km	2.2 mi	0
Jul 17, 2020	EF1	87 km	3.2 mi	0
Jun 17, 2020	EF1	93 km	3.8 mi	0
Jul 11, 2017	EF1	72 km	7.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JUNEBERRY 3 (29,455 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	JUNEBERRY 3	29,455	91 km
1988	UNNAMED	22,262	95 km
2007	UNNAMED	21,954	96 km
1988	UNNAMED	17,778	75 km
2003	CARIBOU	16,184	73 km
1988	UNNAMED	11,927	71 km
2003	UNNAMED	11,544	70 km
2018	NORTH COUNTY ROAD 7	9,471	81 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,194	73 km
2006	UNNAMED	6,964	87 km
2000	UNNAMED	6,057	76 km
1985	UNNAMED	5,891	69 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,724	75 km
2012	COUNTY 27 FIRE	4,653	89 km
2008	UNNAMED	3,624	81 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,536	66 km
2002	CAMELBACK BRIDGE	3,519	100 km
2002	HONEY JOE	3,514	93 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,351	74 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,224	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	4°F (-15°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	9°F (-13°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	22°F (-5°C)	0.9 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	67°F (20°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.6 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.9 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.6 in
November	24°F (-4°C)	1.0 in
December	9°F (-13°C)	0.8 in

Neche has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 4°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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