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Weather & Climate in Sutton, ND

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

Sutton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.2 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 1,470 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.4°F
27% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,470 ft (448 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates47.4038°N, 98.4410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGriggs County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 42.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience95.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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

420 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 11 fatalities, 135 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 100 km 52.4 mi 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 87 km 17.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 72 km 5.0 mi 1
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 70 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 11, 2002 EF4 82 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 55 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 31 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 39 km 1.0 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 97 km 17.3 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 41 km 13.7 mi 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 31 km 8.5 mi 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 65 km 2.9 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1952 EF3 84 km 1.7 mi 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 78 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 52 km 2.9 mi 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 52 km 3.1 mi 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 89 km 22.0 mi 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 51 km 3.3 mi 0
Jun 27, 2015 EF2 87 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHICAGOLAKE (4,606 acres, 1994).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1994 CHICAGOLAKE 4,606 84 km
2008 GRADER 1,745 60 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 72 km
1985 CHASE LAKE 1,215 89 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 37 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 37 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Sutton has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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