Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg 2 stations
Carrington, ND Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 141d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Carrington
Carrington, North Dakota averages 40°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 141 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
40°F (4°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Carrington) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Carrington area.
How Carrington compares to every U.S. city
Carrington'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 Carrington
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Carrington'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | N/A | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | N/A | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | N/A | 21.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | N/A | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | N/A | 17.1 | 0.1 |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | N/A | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
141 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,494
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
345
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Carrington's climate means for you
Carrington runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 141 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,494 heating and 345 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: Carrington, ND
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Carrington, North Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from 2 weather stations, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Carrington receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 141 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near September 28. For energy use, 9,494 heating degree days and 345 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Carrington scores 39/100 (Below Average), 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 Carrington, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Carrington, North Dakota is 40°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Carrington get? ▼
Carrington receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Carrington? ▼
Carrington 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 Carrington? ▼
Carrington has approximately 141 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 10 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Carrington? ▼
Carrington has 9,494 heating degree days and 345 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 Carrington climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Carrington.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00321360. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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