What’s the climate like in North Dakota?
The current climate of North Dakota features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of -7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -18°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in North Dakota in recent years was 39°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -29°C in December 2017.
On average, North Dakota gets 528 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 160 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of North Dakota is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in North Dakota for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit North Dakota?
The best time to visit North Dakota for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit North Dakota. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of North Dakota
The climate table of North Dakota shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -6 | -7 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 12 | 3 | -4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -15 | -17 | -7 | -2 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 2 | -7 | -13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 6,2 | 11 | 18 | 25 | 48 | 78 | 102 | 85 | 90 | 44 | 8,3 | 12 |
| Snow (cm) | 17 | 18 | 23 | 15 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,8 | 18 | 58 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: -7°C in February
- Precipitation*: 528 mm per year, averaging 44 mm per month
- Snowfall: 160 cm per year
- Driest months: 6,2 mm in January, 8,3 mm in November and 11 mm in February
- Wettest months: 102 mm in July, 90 mm in September and 85 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in North Dakota
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in North Dakota, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in North Dakota
This graph shows how much precipitation North Dakota, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in North Dakota
This graph shows how much snow North Dakota, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in North Dakota
This graph shows the average UV index per month in North Dakota, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in North Dakota
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in North Dakota, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in North Dakota
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in North Dakota, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in North Dakota
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in North Dakota, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in North Dakota by Month
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