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Weather & Climate in Velva, ND

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

Velva has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.0 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 1,509 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,039/sq mi
Coordinates48.0582°N, 100.9329°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcHenry County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 41.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience52.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
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

220 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 100 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 85 km 17.2 mi 0
May 30, 1958 EF3 86 km 10.7 mi 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 34 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 91 km 8.0 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 83 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 53 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 75 km 0.2 mi 1
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 18 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 52 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 82 km 11.4 mi 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 79 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 38 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 87 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 3, 1955 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 6, 1954 EF2 89 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF1 28 km 2.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RED CROSS (3,015 acres, 2000).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 61 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 61 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 60 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 60 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 64 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 75 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,678 100 km
1997 FOXHOLM1 1,187 56 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°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) 3.2 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in

Velva has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 8°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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