Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ashley, ND Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 20.7"
- Annual precip
- 138d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ashley
Ashley, North Dakota averages 41°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 20.7"
- annual precipitation · 42" snow
- 138 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
20.7"
Annual Snow
42.4"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.7"
Plus 42.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ashley) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ashley area.
How Ashley compares to every U.S. city
Ashley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ashley
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Ashley's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4" | 7.9" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5" | 6.0" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9" | 7.5" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5" | 4.6" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8" | 2.3" | 15.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5" | 4.9" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5" | 9.2" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 7.9"
6.5 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 6.0"
6.8 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 7.5"
7.5 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
Snow: 4.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
July 3.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
August 2.6"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 2.0"
8.1 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
Snow: 2.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 4.9"
6.1 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 9.2"
6.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
138 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,031
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
424
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ashley's climate means for you
Ashley runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 138 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,031 heating and 424 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Ashley, ND
In Ashley, North Dakota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00320382, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Ashley averages 20.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 42.4 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 138 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 13 and the first fall freeze near September 28. As for energy demand, 9,031 heating degree days and 424 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ashley scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ashley, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ashley, North Dakota is 41°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 1°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Ashley get? ▼
Ashley receives 20.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 42.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ashley? ▼
Ashley has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ashley? ▼
Ashley has approximately 138 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 13 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ashley? ▼
Ashley has 9,031 heating degree days and 424 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Ashley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00320382 near Ashley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00320382. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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