Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Harvey, ND Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 19.3"
- Annual precip
- 137d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Harvey
Harvey, 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
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 19.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 137 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 (4°C)
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
19.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Harvey) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Harvey area.
How Harvey compares to every U.S. city
Harvey'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 Harvey
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Harvey captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 17°F (-8°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 19.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7" | 4.5 | 0.4 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8" | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.9" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
February 0.4"
March 0.7"
April 1.1"
May 2.7"
June 3.6"
July 3.1"
August 2.3"
September 1.8"
October 1.4"
November 0.7"
December 0.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
137 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,518
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
362
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Harvey's climate means for you
Harvey runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 137 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,518 heating and 362 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: Harvey, ND
In Harvey, North Dakota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 29°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00324013, 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. Harvey receives roughly 19.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 137 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near September 26. For energy use, 9,518 heating degree days and 362 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Harvey scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Harvey, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Harvey, North Dakota is 40°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages -2°F (-19°C).
How much rain does Harvey get? ▼
Harvey receives 19.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Harvey? ▼
Harvey 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 Harvey? ▼
Harvey has approximately 137 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Harvey? ▼
Harvey has 9,518 heating degree days and 362 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 Harvey climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00324013 near Harvey.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00324013. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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