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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 Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,025 ft (617 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density687/sq mi
Coordinates47.4564°N, 101.1412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLean County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 38.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.0 / 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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