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Weather & Climate in Newburg, ND

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

Newburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 274 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.4 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 1,466 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,466 ft (447 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density593/sq mi
Coordinates48.7139°N, 100.9126°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBottineau County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 49.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.1 / 100
Community Resilience58.8 / 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 High
Lightning Very 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

154 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 12, 2010 EF3 94 km 5.0 mi 1
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 74 km 20.6 mi 0
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 33 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 43 km 17.2 mi 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 97 km 20.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 63 km 0.2 mi 1
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 62 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 71 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 32 km 11.4 mi 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 48 km 2.0 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 98 km 4.3 mi 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 54 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 28, 2020 EF1 41 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 2011 EF1 82 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 69 km 10.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 2007 EF1 29 km 0.5 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF1 68 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF1 78 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF1 65 km 11.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 acres, 1989).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 80 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 54 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 38 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 85 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 37 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 87 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 37 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 21 km
2001 HB 35 1,441 87 km
2017 NDDLR FY17 RX HB 35 1,206 86 km
1997 FOXHOLM1 1,187 61 km
1997 HB 35 1,180 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in

Newburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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