Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Foxholm, ND Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 17.6"
- Annual precip
- 141d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Foxholm
Foxholm, North Dakota averages 42°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 17.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 141 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
53°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
17.6"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Foxholm) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Foxholm area.
How Foxholm compares to every U.S. city
Foxholm'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 Foxholm
MethodologyFoxholm'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-16°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 19.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5" | 5.3 | 0.4 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8" | 0.1 | 5.6 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8" | 0.1 | 7.8 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7" | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3" | 17.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.5"
February 0.5"
March 0.7"
April 1.1"
May 2.5"
June 3.5"
July 2.8"
August 1.8"
September 1.7"
October 1.3"
November 0.7"
December 0.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
141 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,782
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
514
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Foxholm's climate means for you
Foxholm runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 141 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,782 heating and 514 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: Foxholm, ND
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Foxholm, North Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°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 USC00323217, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Foxholm should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 17.6 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 141 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near September 29. And on the energy front, 8,782 heating degree days and 514 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Foxholm 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 Foxholm, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Foxholm, North Dakota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 2°F (-16°C).
How much rain does Foxholm get? ▼
Foxholm receives 17.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Foxholm? ▼
Foxholm 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 Foxholm? ▼
Foxholm has approximately 141 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Foxholm? ▼
Foxholm has 8,782 heating degree days and 514 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 Foxholm climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00323217 near Foxholm.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00323217. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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