United StatesThe climate of North Dakota
The current climate in North Dakota features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of -7°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for North Dakota, United States.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, North Dakota gets 528 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 160 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in North Dakota is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in North Dakota to get the 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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of North Dakota
The climate table of North Dakota shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in North Dakota, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in North Dakota
Yearly Temperature in North Dakota
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in North Dakota, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in North Dakota
Total Yearly Precipitation in North Dakota
Average Snowfall per Month in North Dakota
Total Yearly Snowfall in North Dakota
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in North Dakota
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Average weather in North Dakota by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for North Dakota. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.