Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Keene, ND Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 17.9"
- Annual precip
- 123d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Keene
Keene, 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
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 17.9"
- annual precipitation · 35" snow
- 123 days
- frost-free days per 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
54°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
17.9"
Annual Snow
34.8"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.9"
Plus 34.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Keene) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Keene area.
How Keene compares to every U.S. city
Keene'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 Keene
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Keene, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 4°F (-16°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.5" | 7.6" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 8°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5" | 6.1" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 6.1" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 2.7" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6" | 0.7" | 6.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.3 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4" | 2.0" | 15.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7" | 3.1" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6" | 6.5" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 7.6"
4.2 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 6.1"
3.7 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 6.1"
3.9 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 2.7"
5.9 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 0.7"
9.0 days with precipitation
June 3.3"
11.0 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
8.8 days with precipitation
August 1.7"
6.3 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
6.3 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 2.0"
5.5 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 3.1"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 6.5"
5.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
123 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,679
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
435
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Keene's climate means for you
Keene runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 123 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,679 heating and 435 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: Keene, ND
An annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 31°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Keene, North Dakota. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00324571 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Keene should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 17.9 inches, with 34.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 123 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 20. And on the energy front, 8,679 heating degree days and 435 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Keene scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Keene, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Keene, North Dakota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-16°C).
How much rain does Keene get? ▼
Keene receives 17.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 34.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Keene? ▼
Keene 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 Keene? ▼
Keene has approximately 123 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 20 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Keene? ▼
Keene has 8,679 heating degree days and 435 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 Keene climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00324571 near Keene.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00324571. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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