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Weather & Climate in Warwick, ND

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

Warwick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.8 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 1,468 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,468 ft (447 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates47.8531°N, 98.7059°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEddy County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 59.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience50.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

406 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 27 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 83 km 5.0 mi 1
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 59 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 27 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 55 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 69 km 13.7 mi 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 82 km 8.5 mi 0
May 30, 1958 EF3 82 km 10.7 mi 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 77 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1952 EF3 81 km 1.7 mi 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 66 km 2.9 mi 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 3 km 3.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 89 km 8.0 mi 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 15 km 3.3 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 99 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 92 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 18, 2004 EF2 85 km 3.0 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 37 km 3.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 65 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 67 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 62 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRADER (1,745 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 GRADER 1,745 73 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 22 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 84 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 74 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 60 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in

Warwick has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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