Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dunn Ctr, ND Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 16.8"
- Annual precip
- 124d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dunn Ctr
Dunn Ctr, North Dakota averages 41°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 16.8"
- annual precipitation
- 124 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
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
16.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dunn Ctr) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Dunn Ctr area.
How Dunn Ctr compares to every U.S. city
Dunn Ctr'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dunn Ctr
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Dunn Ctr'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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 20.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6" | 6.7 | 0.5 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 7.3 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8" | 0.0 | 9.9 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7" | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2" | 18.2 | 0.2 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
February 0.4"
March 0.7"
April 1.4"
May 2.6"
June 3.3"
July 2.5"
August 1.8"
September 1.7"
October 1.2"
November 0.6"
December 0.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
124 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,965
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
389
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dunn Ctr's climate means for you
Dunn Ctr runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 124 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,965 heating and 389 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: Dunn Ctr, ND
Based on station USC00322365 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Dunn Ctr, North Dakota averages 41°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 28°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Dunn Ctr receives roughly 16.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 124 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 20 and the first fall freeze near September 21. For energy use, 8,965 heating degree days and 389 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dunn Ctr scores 44/100 (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 Dunn Ctr, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dunn Ctr, North Dakota is 41°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Dunn Ctr get? ▼
Dunn Ctr receives 16.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dunn Ctr? ▼
Dunn Ctr 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 Dunn Ctr? ▼
Dunn Ctr has approximately 124 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 20 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dunn Ctr? ▼
Dunn Ctr has 8,965 heating degree days and 389 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 Dunn Ctr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00322365 near Dunn Ctr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00322365. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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