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Weather & Climate in Surrey, ND

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

Surrey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.1 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 1,619 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,619 ft (493 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density792/sq mi
Coordinates48.2430°N, 101.1283°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWard County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 45.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience76.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

211 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 21 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 91 km 28.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 86 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 60 km 17.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 55 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 55 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 51 km 0.2 mi 1
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 8 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 72 km 11.4 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 33 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 96 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 14 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 77 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 54 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 96 km 1.2 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF1 50 km 2.2 mi 0
Jun 28, 2020 EF1 91 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 2011 EF1 84 km 1.3 mi 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 90 km 10.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CLEAR LAKE (5,040 acres, 2005).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 88 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 63 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 57 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 56 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 100 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 55 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 53 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 89 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,678 100 km
2001 HB 35 1,441 98 km
2017 NDDLR FY17 RX HB 35 1,206 98 km
1997 FOXHOLM1 1,187 33 km
1997 HB 35 1,180 98 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Surrey has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.5").

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