North Dakota Weather Forecast
North Dakota weather: 37°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for North Dakota
Snow is in the forecast for North Dakota on Tue, Oct 27.
4 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, November and December.
16-day forecast for North Dakota
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 24° | 0% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 32° | 22% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌨️ Snow | 45° / 34° | 18% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 41° | 2% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 35° | 0% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 29° | 18% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 38° | 28% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 46° | 14% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 41° | 29% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 55° / 37° | 25% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 35° | 13% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 44° | 10% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 46° | 11% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 32° | 11% | 17 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 46° / 27° | 10% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 36° | 19% | 6 mph | 2 |
Climate in North Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 7° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 13° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 45° | 22° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 33° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 67° | 46° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 74° | 55° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 64° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 60° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 55° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 40° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 41° | 25° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 31° | 14° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- 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 37°F (3°C) with overcast. Humidity is 62% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit North Dakota?
June, July 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 4:57 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 October 26, 2026 at 4:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
