Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hettinger Muni, ND Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 14.3"
- Annual precip
- 117d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hettinger Muni
Hettinger Muni, 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
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 14.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 117 days
- frost-free growing season
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
56°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
14.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hettinger Muni) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Hettinger Muni area.
How Hettinger Muni compares to every U.S. city
Hettinger Muni'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 Hettinger Muni
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Hettinger Muni'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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 20.7 | 0.1 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3" | 8.1 | 0.2 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8" | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 9.2 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6" | 0.1 | 9.3 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2" | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3" | 20.7 | 0.2 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.5" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.2"
3.6 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
4.3 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
7.9 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
10.8 days with precipitation
June 2.8"
12.1 days with precipitation
July 2.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
8.6 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
7.1 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.1"
3.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
117 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,604
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
386
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hettinger Muni's climate means for you
Hettinger Muni runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 117 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,604 heating and 386 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: Hettinger Muni, ND
An annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 29°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Hettinger Muni, North Dakota. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00094038 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Hettinger Muni receives roughly 14.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 117 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 24 and the first fall freeze near September 18. For energy use, 8,604 heating degree days and 386 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hettinger Muni 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 Hettinger Muni, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hettinger Muni, North Dakota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Hettinger Muni get? ▼
Hettinger Muni receives 14.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hettinger Muni? ▼
Hettinger Muni 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 Hettinger Muni? ▼
Hettinger Muni has approximately 117 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 24 and the first fall freeze around September 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hettinger Muni? ▼
Hettinger Muni has 8,604 heating degree days and 386 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 Hettinger Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094038 near Hettinger Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094038. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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