Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dickinson Rch HQ, ND Climate
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- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 17.6"
- Annual precip
- 129d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dickinson Rch HQ
Dickinson Rch HQ, 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
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 17.6"
- annual precipitation · 44" snow
- 129 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
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
17.6"
Annual Snow
44.0"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.6"
Plus 44.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dickinson Rch HQ) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Dickinson Rch HQ area.
How Dickinson Rch HQ compares to every U.S. city
Dickinson Rch HQ'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 Dickinson Rch HQ
MethodologyZooming out from Dickinson Rch HQ'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4" | 6.0" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4" | 8.0" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8" | 7.8" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 4.1" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7" | 1.4" | 5.9 | 0.2 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.0 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4" | 3.7" | 17.8 | 0.1 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 4.7" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5" | 8.3" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 6.0"
4.7 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 8.0"
4.5 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 7.8"
4.6 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 4.1"
5.3 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
Snow: 1.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
June 3.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
July 2.4"
7.4 days with precipitation
August 2.1"
5.9 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 3.7"
4.7 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 4.7"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 8.3"
4.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
129 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,705
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
414
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dickinson Rch HQ's climate means for you
Dickinson Rch HQ 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 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,705 heating and 414 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: Dickinson Rch HQ, ND
In Dickinson Rch HQ, North Dakota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 42°F, 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. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00322193, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Dickinson Rch HQ receives roughly 17.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 44.0 inches typically falling as snow. 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 18 and the first fall freeze near September 24. For energy use, 8,705 heating degree days and 414 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dickinson Rch HQ scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Dickinson Rch HQ, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dickinson Rch HQ, North Dakota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Dickinson Rch HQ get? ▼
Dickinson Rch HQ receives 17.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 44.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dickinson Rch HQ? ▼
Dickinson Rch HQ 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 Dickinson Rch HQ? ▼
Dickinson Rch HQ has approximately 129 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 18 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dickinson Rch HQ? ▼
Dickinson Rch HQ has 8,705 heating degree days and 414 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 Dickinson Rch HQ climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00322193 near Dickinson Rch HQ.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00322193. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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