Weather & Climate in New Leipzig, ND

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

New Leipzig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 16°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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.2 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 2,322 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	43.5°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,322 ft (708 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	242/sq mi
Coordinates	46.3758°N, 101.9516°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Grant County County
Nearest Airport	Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 51.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	14.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	72.8 / 100
Community Resilience	30.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively 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 Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

196 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 64 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 29, 1953	EF5	99 km	14.8 mi	2
Jul 4, 1978	EF4	6 km	26.0 mi	5
Jun 29, 1975	EF4	80 km	68.0 mi	1
Jul 8, 2009	EF3	85 km	2.3 mi	0
Jul 30, 1981	EF3	74 km	23.9 mi	0
May 25, 1978	EF3	95 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2011	EF2	11 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1990	EF2	88 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 18, 1986	EF2	98 km	10.5 mi	0
May 26, 1978	EF2	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 4, 1971	EF2	52 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 12, 1969	EF2	99 km	6.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1969	EF2	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 7, 1969	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF2	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF2	19 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 10, 1952	EF2	93 km	10.1 mi	0
Aug 28, 2024	EF1	88 km	2.2 mi	0
Jul 12, 2019	EF1	30 km	2.9 mi	0
Jun 21, 2016	EF1	35 km	3.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	TENBROOK	30,588	67 km
2021	WINDY	16,866	59 km
2013	PAUTRE	11,733	73 km
2006	STONE MAN CHURCH	10,389	91 km
2006	LUND	9,425	92 km
2006	BLACK HORSE CREEK	8,000	87 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,593	86 km
1999	BULLHEAD	5,606	98 km
2022	HWY31 AND 101ST WEST	4,879	64 km
2000	PASTURE 9 BURN	2,768	80 km
2007	HAY CREEK	2,655	94 km
2012	MCINTOSH	2,653	64 km
2012	CORNSTALK	2,561	98 km
2007	HARRIS	2,369	76 km
2000	NEUGERFIRE	2,150	93 km
2024	STATELINE	2,123	99 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,050	64 km
1987	UNNAMED	1,869	96 km
2024	LOST BOY BUTTE	1,647	86 km
2024	CEDAR CREEK	1,388	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	20°F (-7°C)	0.4 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.8 in
September	58°F (15°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in
December	17°F (-8°C)	0.4 in

New Leipzig has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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