Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 39°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bottineau, ND Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 39°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 19.2"
- Annual precip
- 133d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bottineau
Bottineau, North Dakota averages 39°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 39°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 19.2"
- annual precipitation · 50" snow
- 133 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
39°F (4°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
19.2"
Annual Snow
49.8"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
39°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.2"
Plus 49.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bottineau) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Bottineau area.
How Bottineau compares to every U.S. city
Bottineau's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bottineau
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Bottineau captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 15°F (-9°C) | -4°F (-20°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.5" | 9.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5" | 6.9" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8" | 7.3" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 4.0" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6" | 1.1" | 5.8 | 0.2 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5" | 0.1" | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5" | 4.1" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 8.2" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.7" | 9.0" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 9.1"
6.7 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 6.9"
5.3 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 7.3"
5.5 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 4.0"
7.0 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 1.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
12.6 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 2.6"
8.1 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
Snow: 0.1"
7.1 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
Snow: 4.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 8.2"
6.7 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 9.0"
6.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
133 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,917
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
319
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bottineau's climate means for you
Bottineau runs 39°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 133 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,917 heating and 319 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: Bottineau, ND
Bottineau, North Dakota runs an annual average of 39°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 28°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00320941, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Bottineau should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 19.2 inches, with 49.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 133 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near September 25. And on the energy front, 9,917 heating degree days and 319 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bottineau scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bottineau, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bottineau, North Dakota is 39°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages -4°F (-20°C).
How much rain does Bottineau get? ▼
Bottineau receives 19.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 49.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bottineau? ▼
Bottineau has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bottineau? ▼
Bottineau has approximately 133 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around September 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bottineau? ▼
Bottineau has 9,917 heating degree days and 319 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 Bottineau climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00320941 near Bottineau.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00320941. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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