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Weather & Climate in Wing, ND

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

Wing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.0 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 1,890 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density316/sq mi
Coordinates47.1423°N, 100.2823°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySheridan County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 45.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience31.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

238 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 3 fatalities, 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 29, 1953 EF5 82 km 14.8 mi 2
Aug 11, 2002 EF4 77 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF4 19 km 48.0 mi 1
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 79 km 23.9 mi 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 58 km 2.5 mi 0
May 30, 1958 EF3 95 km 10.7 mi 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 1, 1955 EF3 85 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 15, 1952 EF3 62 km 1.7 mi 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 86 km 2.3 mi 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 91 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 80 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 2001 EF2 46 km 30.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF2 79 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF2 45 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 98 km 6.0 mi 0
May 30, 1985 EF2 6 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 4, 1982 EF2 81 km 5.0 mi 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MCCLEAN BOTTOMS (6,421 acres, 2003).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2003 MCCLEAN BOTTOMS 6,421 64 km
1994 CHICAGOLAKE 4,606 67 km
2015 CANNON BALL 3,068 92 km
2004 FISCHER 2,578 96 km
2008 GRADER 1,745 82 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 93 km
2002 BISRURAL2 1,649 63 km
2015 BIG LAKE FIRE 1,587 92 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,492 60 km
1985 CHASE LAKE 1,215 64 km
2002 BALE II 1,179 91 km
1999 SOLEN 1,155 97 km
2006 RICE LAKE 1 1,150 17 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,049 60 km
2005 KIMBALL BOTTOMS FIRE 1,028 60 km
2000 MAC2 1,018 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in

Wing has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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