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Weather & Climate in Wishek, ND
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wishek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 2,036 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,036 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2556°N, 99.5545°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McIntosh County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.9 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
277 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 4 fatalities, 45 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 29, 1953 | EF5 | 88 km | 14.8 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2010 | EF4 | 91 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2002 | EF4 | 80 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2011 | EF3 | 76 km | 16.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2006 | EF3 | 66 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2002 | EF3 | 93 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1983 | EF3 | 67 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 1974 | EF3 | 16 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1974 | EF3 | 89 km | 17.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1968 | EF3 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1968 | EF3 | 96 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1966 | EF3 | 29 km | 26.4 mi | 2 |
| May 20, 1965 | EF3 | 91 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1955 | EF3 | 59 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | EF2 | 83 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 2020 | EF2 | 88 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2011 | EF2 | 24 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2010 | EF2 | 90 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2001 | EF2 | 98 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1999 | EF2 | 41 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TRIBLE (9,718 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | TRIBLE | 9,718 | 88 km |
| 2006 | LUND | 9,425 | 99 km |
| 2003 | MCCLEAN BOTTOMS | 6,421 | 90 km |
| 1994 | CHICAGOLAKE | 4,606 | 88 km |
| 2015 | CANNON BALL | 3,068 | 81 km |
| 2006 | 1804 | 2,778 | 98 km |
| 2011 | MOUND CITY | 2,755 | 73 km |
| 2004 | FISCHER | 2,578 | 81 km |
| 2000 | NEUGERFIRE | 2,150 | 92 km |
| 2000 | FTMANUEL | 2,124 | 82 km |
| 2003 | 24 | 2,119 | 93 km |
| 2002 | BISRURAL2 | 1,649 | 91 km |
| 2015 | BIG LAKE FIRE | 1,587 | 79 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 1,492 | 92 km |
| 2003 | JOEL BERTSCH 2 | 1,460 | 39 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,438 | 97 km |
| 2004 | ALLEN STUECKLE | 1,330 | 45 km |
| 1985 | CHASE LAKE | 1,215 | 84 km |
| 2002 | BALE II | 1,179 | 85 km |
| 1999 | SOLEN | 1,155 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Wishek has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").