Weather & Climate in Walhalla, ND

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

Walhalla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 269 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.1 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 991 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	38.2°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	4°F (-15°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	991 ft (302 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density	891/sq mi
Coordinates	48.9210°N, 97.9170°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pembina County County
Nearest Airport	Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 39.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.4 / 100
Community Resilience	31.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

208 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 14 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999	EF4	37 km	8.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF3	61 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2017	EF2	25 km	18.0 mi	0
Sep 19, 2014	EF2	66 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	62 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	61 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	59 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 2005	EF2	67 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF2	72 km	1.0 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF2	14 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 14, 1999	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1999	EF2	73 km	3.1 mi	0
Jun 6, 1999	EF2	79 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1985	EF2	28 km	0.5 mi	0
May 26, 1978	EF2	63 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF2	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1971	EF2	75 km	8.9 mi	0
Jun 6, 1959	EF2	49 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 24, 2022	EF1	53 km	2.2 mi	0
Aug 9, 2021	EF1	95 km	5.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARIBOU (16,184 acres, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2003	CARIBOU	16,184	100 km
1988	UNNAMED	11,927	98 km
2003	UNNAMED	11,544	97 km
2000	UNNAMED	9,194	99 km
1985	UNNAMED	5,891	96 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,536	93 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,224	96 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,810	89 km
2007	JUPITER FIRE	2,389	91 km
2003	MCKINLEY	2,093	100 km
2021	BEACHES LAKE	1,946	97 km
2002	MCKINLEY	1,924	98 km
2003	FLUFFERS FIRE	1,755	100 km
2003	MCKINLEY 2	1,653	97 km
2010	BEACHES LAKE FIRE	1,379	100 km
2018	CLOW	1,358	71 km
2021	DAHL	1,312	62 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,312	78 km
2012	WATER TOWER FIRE	1,286	81 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,239	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	4°F (-15°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	10°F (-13°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	22°F (-6°C)	0.8 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	67°F (20°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
September	56°F (13°C)	1.8 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
November	24°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
December	8°F (-13°C)	0.7 in

Walhalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 4°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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