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Weather & Climate in Verona, ND

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

Verona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.5 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 1,383 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,383 ft (422 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates46.3626°N, 98.0772°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaMoure County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 45.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.3 / 100
Community Resilience47.5 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Very Low
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: M3.7.

Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 113 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 153 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 82 km 52.4 mi 10
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 52 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 81 km 9.0 mi 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 84 km 9.1 mi 2
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 45 km 16.2 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 82 km 10.0 mi 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 98 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 35 km 17.3 mi 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 90 km 8.5 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 58 km 3.8 mi 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 100 km 156.3 mi 1
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 60 km 2.9 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 99 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 50 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 95 km 2.7 mi 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 30 km 26.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 53 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 89 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 94 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 61 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 53 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 91 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Verona has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").

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