Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Carson, ND Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 129d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Carson
Carson, North Dakota averages 42°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 129 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
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Carson) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Carson area.
How Carson compares to every U.S. city
Carson'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Carson
MethodologyZooming out from Carson'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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | N/A | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | N/A | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | N/A | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | N/A | 5.2 | 0.2 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 15.9 | 0.3 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | N/A | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 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 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
129 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,714
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
428
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Carson's climate means for you
Carson runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 129 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,714 heating and 428 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: Carson, ND
Based on station USC00321370 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Carson, North Dakota averages 42°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Carson sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 129 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 25. On the energy side, 8,714 heating degree days and 428 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Carson 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 Carson, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Carson, North Dakota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Carson get? ▼
Carson receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Carson? ▼
Carson 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 Carson? ▼
Carson has approximately 129 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 19 and the first fall freeze around September 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Carson? ▼
Carson has 8,714 heating degree days and 428 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 Carson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00321370 near Carson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00321370. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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