North Dakota Weather Forecast
North Dakota weather: 80°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in North Dakota?
No - rain is unlikely in North Dakota today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,8 in of precipitation is forecast.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,8 in against a typical 0,6 in).
16-day forecast for North Dakota
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 59° | 5% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 60° | 3% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 58° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Showers | 79° / 63° | 35% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 92° / 61° | 24% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 64° | 6% | 17 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 58° | 4% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 61° | 17% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Showers | 95° / 59° | 17% · 0,8 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 59° | 19% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 54° | 19% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 54° | 12% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 50° | 15% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 62° | 22% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Rain | 67° / 56° | 27% · 0,4 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 50° | 16% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 3 |
What this means for North Dakota
Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is 7.2°F above the 79°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 91°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is North Dakota?
North Dakota is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 46.8083, -100.7837. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in North Dakota right now?
It is currently 80°F (27°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 35% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit North Dakota?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in North Dakota, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is North Dakota in?
North Dakota observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 6:11 AM.
How many people live in North Dakota?
North Dakota has a population of approximately 780.000.
What are the top things to do in North Dakota?
Popular options include Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
What places are in North Dakota?
North Dakota covers 1 places in this atlas, including Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 6:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
