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North Dakota climate
Climate normals for 8 cities in North Dakota — find your city, or get the regional gist.
Across the 8 cities we cover in North Dakota, annual averages run 5–6°C. Annual precipitation ranges 410–608 mm across those cities. The region spans 2 Köppen zones (Dfb · Dwb).
Largest cities
Largest cities in North Dakota
The most populous cities — most visitors want one of these. Tap a name for month-by-month detail.
Fargo
Population 119k
Warm summers, severe winters
Avg
−13°C in January, 22°C in July
Bismarck
Population 75k
Warm summers, very cold winters
Avg
−11°C in January, 22°C in July
Grand Forks
Population 57k
Warm summers, severe winters
Avg
−14°C in January, 21°C in July
Minot
Population 49k
Warm summers, very cold winters
Avg
−10°C in January, 22°C in July
West Fargo
Population 34k
Warm summers, severe winters
Avg
−13°C in January, 22°C in July
Williston
Population 27k
Warm summers, very cold winters
Avg
−11°C in January, 22°C in July
Climate types in North Dakota:Dfb
Warm-summer humid continentalDwb
Monsoon-influenced warm-summer humid continental
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