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Devils Lake Kdlr, ND Climate

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40°F
Avg annual temp
44/100
Comfort score
20.0"
Annual precip
152d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Devils Lake Kdlr

Devils Lake Kdlr, North Dakota averages 40°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.

40°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
44/100
comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
20.0"
precipitation, annual total
152 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 (5°C)

Avg High

50°F

Avg Low

31°F

Annual Precip

20.0"

Comfort Score

44/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

44/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

40°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

20.0"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Devils Lake Kdlr) 44.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Devils Lake Kdlr area.

How Devils Lake Kdlr compares to every U.S. city

Devils Lake Kdlr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Above this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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 Devils Lake Kdlr

Methodology

Zooming out from Devils Lake Kdlr'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.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 16°F (-9°C) -2°F (-19°C) 7°F (-14°C)
February 21°F (-6°C) 2°F (-17°C) 11°F (-12°C)
March 33°F (1°C) 15°F (-9°C) 24°F (-4°C)
April 51°F (11°C) 31°F (-1°C) 41°F (5°C)
May 65°F (18°C) 44°F (7°C) 55°F (13°C)
June 74°F (23°C) 55°F (13°C) 65°F (18°C)
July 79°F (26°C) 59°F (15°C) 69°F (21°C)
August 79°F (26°C) 57°F (14°C) 68°F (20°C)
September 69°F (21°C) 49°F (9°C) 59°F (15°C)
October 53°F (12°C) 34°F (1°C) 44°F (6°C)
November 35°F (2°C) 18°F (-8°C) 27°F (-3°C)
December 22°F (-6°C) 5°F (-15°C) 13°F (-10°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 0.5"

7.6 days with precipitation

February 0.4"

6.1 days with precipitation

March 0.6"

6.4 days with precipitation

April 1.0"

6.4 days with precipitation

May 2.5"

11.3 days with precipitation

June 3.8"

12.7 days with precipitation

July 3.8"

10.4 days with precipitation

August 2.4"

8.6 days with precipitation

September 2.0"

7.5 days with precipitation

October 1.5"

7.5 days with precipitation

November 0.8"

6.1 days with precipitation

December 0.8"

7.8 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 5

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 6

50% probability date

Growing Season

152 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

9,428

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

424

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Devils Lake Kdlr's climate means for you

Devils Lake Kdlr runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 152 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 9,428 heating and 424 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: Devils Lake Kdlr, ND

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Devils Lake Kdlr, 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 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00014912, 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. Devils Lake Kdlr receives roughly 20.0 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 152 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 5. For energy use, 9,428 heating degree days and 424 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Devils Lake Kdlr scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Devils Lake Kdlr, ND?
The average annual temperature in Devils Lake Kdlr, North Dakota is 40°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages -2°F (-19°C).
How much rain does Devils Lake Kdlr get?
Devils Lake Kdlr receives 20.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Devils Lake Kdlr?
Devils Lake Kdlr has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Devils Lake Kdlr?
Devils Lake Kdlr has approximately 152 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Devils Lake Kdlr?
Devils Lake Kdlr has 9,428 heating degree days and 424 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 Devils Lake Kdlr climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014912 near Devils Lake Kdlr.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014912. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

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