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Weather & Climate in Wolford, ND

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

Wolford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.4 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 1,617 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates48.4975°N, 99.7038°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRolette County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.6 / 100
Community Resilience9.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

228 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 42 km 20.6 mi 0
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 82 km 8.0 mi 0
May 30, 1958 EF3 64 km 10.7 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 27 km 8.0 mi 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 10 km 20.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 56 km 7.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 59 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 11, 1974 EF2 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 63 km 11.4 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 67 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 68 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 64 km 8.9 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 5, 1966 EF2 74 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 45 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 6, 1959 EF2 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 6, 1954 EF2 90 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF1 53 km 5.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 acres, 1989).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 42 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 46 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 58 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 32 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 59 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 59 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 73 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 82 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 82 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Wolford has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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