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Weather & Climate in White Shield, ND

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

White Shield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,992 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,992 ft (607 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates47.6602°N, 101.8436°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLean County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 120 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

219 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 93 km 28.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1956 EF3 40 km 10.6 mi 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 66 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 70 km 3.5 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 53 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 29 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 94 km 0.2 mi 1
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 63 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 79 km 10.0 mi 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 90 km 0.3 mi 0
May 24, 1975 EF2 44 km 33.7 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 69 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 4, 1971 EF2 93 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 3, 1955 EF2 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 72 km 1.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LITTLE SWALLOW (9,886 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 LITTLE SWALLOW 9,886 57 km
1988 MURPHY 8,918 59 km
1999 ROUGH CRK 7,887 99 km
2012 LITTLE SWALLOW 6,304 61 km
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 92 km
2024 CHARLSON 3,055 84 km
1988 DANKS 2,425 52 km
2007 MUSKRAT LAKE 2,344 55 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 38 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,678 20 km
1997 FOXHOLM1 1,187 81 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 45 km
2009 SQUAW CREEK 1,104 50 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,062 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

White Shield has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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