Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Belcourt Keya Radio, ND Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 20.1"
- Annual precip
- 128d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Belcourt Keya Radio
Belcourt Keya Radio, North Dakota averages 38°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 20.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 128 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
20.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Belcourt Keya Radio) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Belcourt Keya Radio area.
How Belcourt Keya Radio compares to every U.S. city
Belcourt Keya Radio's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Belcourt Keya Radio
MethodologyZooming out from Belcourt Keya Radio's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | -5°F (-21°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9" | 9.2 | 0.1 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8" | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6" | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7" | 4.9 | 0.3 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-16°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
February 0.5"
March 0.8"
April 0.9"
May 2.9"
June 4.0"
July 2.8"
August 2.6"
September 1.7"
October 2.3"
November 0.8"
December 0.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
128 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,015
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
279
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Belcourt Keya Radio's climate means for you
Belcourt Keya Radio runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 128 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,015 heating and 279 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: Belcourt Keya Radio, ND
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Belcourt Keya Radio, North Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 27°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00320626, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Belcourt Keya Radio averages 20.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 128 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 19 and the first fall freeze near September 24. Turning to energy use, 10,015 heating degree days and 279 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Belcourt Keya Radio scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Belcourt Keya Radio, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Belcourt Keya Radio, North Dakota is 38°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages -5°F (-21°C).
How much rain does Belcourt Keya Radio get? ▼
Belcourt Keya Radio receives 20.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Belcourt Keya Radio? ▼
Belcourt Keya Radio has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Belcourt Keya Radio? ▼
Belcourt Keya Radio has approximately 128 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 19 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Belcourt Keya Radio? ▼
Belcourt Keya Radio has 10,015 heating degree days and 279 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 Belcourt Keya Radio climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00320626 near Belcourt Keya Radio.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00320626. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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