Average climate of North Dakota
The climate of North Dakota has an average yearly temperature of 12°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to -6°C and rise to 27°C.
Annually, about 488 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in North Dakota. Additionally, about 126 cm of snow falls each year.
The best time to visit North Dakota is May, June, August and September. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit North Dakota.
-6 to 27°C
488 mm
126 cm
Table of contents
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: -6°C in February
- Precipitation: 488 mm per year, averaging 41 mm per month
- Driest months: 8,2 mm in January, 9,3 mm in November and 9,4 mm in February
- Wettest months: 101 mm in July, 90 mm in September and 79 mm in June
- Snowfall: 126 cm per year
Climate table North Dakota
The climate table for North Dakota shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snowfall, and UV index per month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | -5 | -6 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 12 | 3 | -4 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | -15 | -17 | -8 | -2 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 2 | -7 | -13 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 8,2 | 9,4 | 14 | 27 | 48 | 79 | 101 | 55 | 90 | 32 | 9,3 | 15 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 14 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,8 | 22 | 34 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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Temperature per month in North Dakota
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in North Dakota
Precipitation per month in North Dakota
This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in North Dakota.
Snowfall per month in North Dakota
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters per month in North Dakota.
UV index per month in North Dakota
This graph shows the average UV index per month in North Dakota.
Yearly temperature in North Dakota
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in North Dakota, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total precipitation in North Dakota
This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in North Dakota.
Yearly snowfall in North Dakota
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in North Dakota, measured in centimeters.
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Average weather in North Dakota per month
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