Weather & Climate in Nome, ND

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

Nome has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,326 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	45.1°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-11°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,326 ft (404 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	115/sq mi
Coordinates	46.6758°N, 97.8163°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ransom County County
Nearest Airport	Jamestown Regional (JMS) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"

38% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.0 / 100
Community Resilience	96.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	123 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

433 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 154 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957	EF5	43 km	52.4 mi	10
Jul 18, 2004	EF4	45 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF4	86 km	5.4 mi	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	65 km	9.1 mi	2
Jul 17, 2011	EF3	66 km	16.2 mi	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	97 km	2.3 mi	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	53 km	17.3 mi	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 1973	EF3	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1973	EF3	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF3	94 km	13.7 mi	0
Aug 23, 1968	EF3	71 km	8.5 mi	0
May 20, 1965	EF3	98 km	3.8 mi	0
Sep 6, 1958	EF3	29 km	2.9 mi	0
Jul 16, 1957	EF3	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1956	EF3	81 km	5.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF3	87 km	18.7 mi	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF3	95 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 13, 1950	EF3	16 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	45 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	47 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	92 km
2018	EAST JIM LAKE	1,214	96 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	25 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,128	91 km
2006	FULLERS LAKE 06	1,109	70 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,060	91 km
2021	HARTLEBEN WPA	1,002	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-11°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	14°F (-10°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	26°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.5 in
September	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
December	13°F (-11°C)	0.5 in

Nome has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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