North Dakota climate
World Climates covers 1 place in North Dakota. Fargo has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa).
Climate of Fargo at a glance
The year average in Fargo is 6 °C43 °F. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C85 °F. The coldest is January, with an average low of −17 °C1 °F. About 608 mm24 in of precipitation falls in a year. June is the wettest month and January the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are May and August and September.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in North Dakota does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in North Dakota: Fargo. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Fargo?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 30 °C85 °F. January is the coldest, with an average low of −17 °C1 °F.
When does it rain the most in Fargo?
June is the wettest month, with about 104 mm4.1 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 608 mm24 in.
When is the best time to visit Fargo?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are May and August and September. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in North Dakota
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 6 | 30 | −17 | 608 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.