Weather & Climate in Taylor, ND

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

Taylor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.2 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 2,504 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	43.3°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,504 ft (763 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	386/sq mi
Coordinates	46.9022°N, 102.4229°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Stark County County
Nearest Airport	Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 33.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	37.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.8 / 100
Community Resilience	63.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very 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: M3.3.

Sep 28, 2012	22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota	M3.3	145 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

182 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 55 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 4, 1978	EF4	70 km	26.0 mi	5
Jun 29, 1975	EF4	59 km	68.0 mi	1
Jul 8, 2009	EF3	30 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 18, 1956	EF3	65 km	10.6 mi	0
Jun 1, 2018	EF2	71 km	3.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2011	EF2	79 km	6.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1990	EF2	68 km	6.0 mi	0
May 26, 1978	EF2	26 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 4, 1976	EF2	59 km	5.7 mi	0
May 24, 1975	EF2	64 km	33.7 mi	0
Jun 4, 1971	EF2	50 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 29, 1964	EF2	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 1957	EF2	62 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 10, 1952	EF2	47 km	10.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 2019	EF1	56 km	2.9 mi	0
Jul 14, 2018	EF1	48 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 21, 2016	EF1	66 km	3.2 mi	0
Jun 24, 2009	EF1	60 km	6.8 mi	0
May 24, 2008	EF1	74 km	5.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LITTLE SWALLOW (9,886 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	LITTLE SWALLOW	9,886	74 km
1988	MURPHY	8,918	84 km
2018	18 DONUT HOLE	7,838	77 km
2012	LITTLE SWALLOW	6,304	75 km
1988	MIKES CREEK	5,309	80 km
2017	MAGPIE FIRE	5,056	92 km
2021	ROOSEVELT CREEK	4,608	93 km
2004	DEEP CREEK	4,180	95 km
2021	ELKHORN	2,784	99 km
2014	14 BEEF CORRAL WASH	2,471	79 km
1988	DANKS	2,425	92 km
1988	FANTAIL	2,341	98 km
2021	744	2,268	87 km
2000	TALKINGTON 1	2,204	63 km
2004	MAGPIE CAMP	2,114	93 km
2006	RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM	1,705	98 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,678	85 km
2024	LOST BOY BUTTE	1,647	91 km
2009	SQUAW CREEK	1,104	82 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,062	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.4 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.8 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	71°F (21°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	1.7 in
September	58°F (14°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in

Taylor has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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