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Weather & Climate in Rocklake, ND

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

Rocklake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density505/sq mi
Coordinates48.7902°N, 99.2459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTowner County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience23.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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)

Tornado History

204 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 13 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 50 km 20.6 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 76 km 18.0 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 69 km 8.0 mi 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 37 km 20.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 93 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 91 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 74 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 91 km 11.4 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 97 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 82 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 31 km 8.9 mi 0
Aug 5, 1966 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 29 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 6, 1959 EF2 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF1 42 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 2020 EF1 58 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 28, 2020 EF1 90 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 45 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 89 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 96 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 37 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 97 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 97 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 96 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 51 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in

Rocklake has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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