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North Dakota Weather Forecast

North Dakota weather: 58°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 58°F now🕔 8:03 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 780.000

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 87° / 63°

Light drizzle · 25% rain · wind 17 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☁️ 86° / 60°

Overcast · 25% rain · wind 24 mph

Best time to go outside today

10 AM - 1 PM · comfort score 9.1/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.4
Outdoors8.9
Beach day7.2
Swimming7
Hiking9.5
Running9.5
Cycling9.4
Camping9.4
Fishing8.3
Photography8.7
Stargazing10
Family time8.9
Driving9.4
Flying out9.3

Active alerts for North Dakota

⚠️Wed, Sep 2: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • 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 58°F (14°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 63% 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 8:03 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 25, 2026 at 8:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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