Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 39°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cooperstown, ND Climate
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- 39°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 22.0"
- Annual precip
- 129d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cooperstown
Cooperstown, North Dakota averages 39°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 39°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 22.0"
- annual precipitation · 42" snow
- 129 days
- frost-free days per 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
50°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
22.0"
Annual Snow
42.2"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
39°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.0"
Plus 42.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cooperstown) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cooperstown area.
How Cooperstown compares to every U.S. city
Cooperstown'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 Cooperstown
MethodologyCooperstown's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | -3°F (-19°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.5" | 8.4" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6" | 7.0" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7" | 7.5" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2" | 2.5" | 17.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0" | 0.1" | 5.0 | 0.2 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0" | 1.1" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8" | 5.9" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7" | 9.7" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 8.4"
3.3 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 7.0"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 7.5"
4.3 days with precipitation
April 1.2"
Snow: 2.5"
5.4 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
Snow: 0.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
September 2.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
October 2.0"
Snow: 1.1"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 5.9"
3.4 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 9.7"
4.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
129 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,619
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
307
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cooperstown's climate means for you
Cooperstown runs 39°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 129 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,619 heating and 307 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: Cooperstown, ND
Based on station USC00321766 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Cooperstown, North Dakota averages 39°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 29°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.
Beyond temperature, Cooperstown averages 22.0 inches of precipitation annually, with 42.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. 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 17 and the first fall freeze near September 23. Turning to energy use, 9,619 heating degree days and 307 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cooperstown scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cooperstown, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cooperstown, North Dakota is 39°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages -3°F (-19°C).
How much rain does Cooperstown get? ▼
Cooperstown receives 22.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 42.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cooperstown? ▼
Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown? ▼
Cooperstown has approximately 129 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around September 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cooperstown? ▼
Cooperstown has 9,619 heating degree days and 307 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 Cooperstown climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00321766 near Cooperstown.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00321766. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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