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Weather & Climate in Pick City, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pick City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°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 17.8 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 1,919 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5110°N, 101.4573°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
245 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 45 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 1, 1952 | EF4 | 89 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 30, 1981 | EF3 | 90 km | 23.9 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1978 | EF3 | 87 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1956 | EF3 | 35 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1956 | EF3 | 21 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | EF2 | 46 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2018 | EF2 | 97 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2006 | EF2 | 22 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2004 | EF2 | 39 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1990 | EF2 | 45 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1985 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1982 | EF2 | 78 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1975 | EF2 | 36 km | 33.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1974 | EF2 | 83 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1971 | EF2 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1960 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1958 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1957 | EF2 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1956 | EF2 | 78 km | 37.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1955 | EF2 | 40 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LITTLE SWALLOW (9,886 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | LITTLE SWALLOW | 9,886 | 85 km |
| 1988 | MURPHY | 8,918 | 89 km |
| 2012 | LITTLE SWALLOW | 6,304 | 89 km |
| 1988 | DANKS | 2,425 | 84 km |
| 2007 | MUSKRAT LAKE | 2,344 | 88 km |
| 2006 | RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM | 1,705 | 6 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,678 | 51 km |
| 1997 | FOXHOLM1 | 1,187 | 94 km |
| 2007 | ROBINSON SUNFLOWER | 1,115 | 12 km |
| 2009 | SQUAW CREEK | 1,104 | 81 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,062 | 39 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Pick City has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").