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Weather & Climate in Strasburg, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Strasburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,811 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1335°N, 100.1608°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Emmons County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Aug 15, 2017 | 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota | M3.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
232 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 4 fatalities, 47 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 29, 1953 | EF5 | 53 km | 14.8 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2010 | EF4 | 83 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2006 | EF3 | 64 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1983 | EF3 | 26 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 30, 1981 | EF3 | 100 km | 23.9 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1978 | EF3 | 96 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1974 | EF3 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1968 | EF3 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1968 | EF3 | 67 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1966 | EF3 | 55 km | 26.4 mi | 2 |
| Jul 1, 1955 | EF3 | 29 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | EF2 | 50 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2011 | EF2 | 41 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1999 | EF2 | 70 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1999 | EF2 | 80 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1983 | EF2 | 26 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1982 | EF2 | 77 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1974 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1974 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1974 | EF2 | 97 km | 0.1 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 | 78 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 14,487 | 79 km |
| 2006 | STONE MAN CHURCH | 10,389 | 98 km |
| 2000 | TRIBLE | 9,718 | 42 km |
| 2006 | LUND | 9,425 | 51 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 7,593 | 55 km |
| 2003 | MCCLEAN BOTTOMS | 6,421 | 63 km |
| 1999 | BULLHEAD | 5,606 | 85 km |
| 2022 | HWY31 AND 101ST WEST | 4,879 | 90 km |
| 2006 | B WARD 1 | 3,325 | 100 km |
| 2015 | CANNON BALL | 3,068 | 41 km |
| 2006 | 1804 | 2,778 | 66 km |
| 2011 | MOUND CITY | 2,755 | 41 km |
| 2012 | MCINTOSH | 2,653 | 98 km |
| 2004 | FISCHER | 2,578 | 39 km |
| 2012 | CORNSTALK | 2,561 | 57 km |
| 2000 | NEUGERFIRE | 2,150 | 49 km |
| 2000 | FTMANUEL | 2,124 | 37 km |
| 2024 | STATELINE | 2,123 | 56 km |
| 2003 | 24 | 2,119 | 44 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Strasburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.3").