Weather & Climate in Underwood, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Underwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.6 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 2,025 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,025 ft (617 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4564°N, 101.1412°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Tornado History
250 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 45 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 1, 1952 | EF4 | 66 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 30, 1981 | EF3 | 81 km | 23.9 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1978 | EF3 | 72 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1956 | EF3 | 53 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1956 | EF3 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | EF2 | 36 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2006 | EF2 | 17 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2004 | EF2 | 54 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1990 | EF2 | 50 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1985 | EF2 | 71 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1982 | EF2 | 79 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1975 | EF2 | 52 km | 33.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1974 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1971 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1965 | EF2 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1960 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1958 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1957 | EF2 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1956 | EF2 | 59 km | 37.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 1955 | EF2 | 18 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM (1,705 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM | 1,705 | 21 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,678 | 76 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 1,492 | 99 km |
| 2006 | RICE LAKE 1 | 1,150 | 82 km |
| 2007 | ROBINSON SUNFLOWER | 1,115 | 13 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,062 | 51 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,049 | 95 km |
| 2005 | KIMBALL BOTTOMS FIRE | 1,028 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Underwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").
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