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Weather & Climate in New England, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
New England has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.3 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 2,600 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,600 ft (792 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5408°N, 102.8670°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hettinger County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.3 / 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)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.6.
| Jul 29, 2013 | 18 km SE of Ekalaka, Montana | M2.6 | 144 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
174 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 | 77 km | 26.0 mi | 5 |
| Jun 29, 1975 | EF4 | 8 km | 68.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2009 | EF3 | 35 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2011 | EF2 | 78 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2001 | EF2 | 81 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1978 | EF2 | 61 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1977 | EF2 | 84 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1976 | EF2 | 49 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1971 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1969 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1968 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 1964 | EF2 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1957 | EF2 | 33 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1952 | EF2 | 29 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | EF1 | 43 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2018 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2016 | EF1 | 44 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2015 | EF1 | 76 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | EF1 | 63 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2010 | EF1 | 88 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WINDY (16,866 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | WINDY | 16,866 | 88 km |
| 2013 | PAUTRE | 11,733 | 85 km |
| 2018 | 18 DONUT HOLE | 7,838 | 63 km |
| 1988 | MIKES CREEK | 5,309 | 79 km |
| 2017 | MAGPIE FIRE | 5,056 | 99 km |
| 2021 | ROOSEVELT CREEK | 4,608 | 87 km |
| 2004 | DEEP CREEK | 4,180 | 53 km |
| 2012 | DEEP CREEK 2 | 3,500 | 76 km |
| 2021 | ELKHORN | 2,784 | 98 km |
| 2008 | BROWN | 2,519 | 77 km |
| 2014 | 14 BEEF CORRAL WASH | 2,471 | 66 km |
| 2007 | HARRIS | 2,369 | 85 km |
| 2021 | 744 | 2,268 | 68 km |
| 2000 | TALKINGTON 1 | 2,204 | 55 km |
| 2004 | MAGPIE CAMP | 2,114 | 95 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,050 | 73 km |
| 2024 | LOST BOY BUTTE | 1,647 | 40 km |
| 1999 | DOUG DAHL | 1,464 | 96 km |
| 2009 | GRAND RIVER | 1,175 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
New England has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").