Climate of North Dakota, USA
Area-weighted average across North Dakota. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
North Dakota, a subdivision of United States of America, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -13.5°C / 7.7°F in January to 20.7°C / 69.3°F in July, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in to 81 mm / 3.2 in depending on the season (436 mm / 17.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13.5°C7.7°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| February | -9.4°C15.1°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| March | -3.1°C26.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| April | 5.3°C41.5°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| May | 12.8°C55°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| June | 17.9°C64.2°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| July | 20.7°C69.3°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| August | 20°C68°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| September | 14.1°C57.4°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 7°C44.6°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| November | -2.8°C27°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| December | -10.3°C13.5°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit North Dakota?
The best months to visit North Dakota, United States of America for sunny, dry weather are September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 20.7°C / 69.3°F, and the driest is February with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of North Dakota?
North Dakota, United States of America has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -13.5°C / 7.7°F in January to 20.7°C / 69.3°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 436 mm / 17.2 in, with the wettest month being June (81 mm / 3.2 in) and the driest February (10 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in North Dakota?
The hottest month in North Dakota is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.7°C / 69.3°F.
What is the coldest month in North Dakota?
The coldest month in North Dakota is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -13.5°C / 7.7°F.
When does it rain most in North Dakota?
The wettest month in North Dakota is June, averaging about 81 mm / 3.2 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 10 mm / 0.4 in.