Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lidgerwood, ND Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 24.2"
- Annual precip
- 157d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lidgerwood
Lidgerwood, North Dakota averages 43°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 24.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 157 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
24.2"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
24.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lidgerwood) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lidgerwood area.
How Lidgerwood compares to every U.S. city
Lidgerwood's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lidgerwood
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lidgerwood 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9" | 15.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1" | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6" | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2" | 10.6 | 0.1 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
5.8 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
5.5 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
5.8 days with precipitation
April 1.9"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
12.0 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
10.5 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
September 2.6"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 2.2"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
5.5 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
6.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
157 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,565
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
565
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lidgerwood's climate means for you
Lidgerwood runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 157 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,565 heating and 565 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: Lidgerwood, ND
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Lidgerwood, North Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00325186, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Lidgerwood averages 24.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 157 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 6. Turning to energy use, 8,565 heating degree days and 565 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lidgerwood scores 54/100 (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 Lidgerwood, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lidgerwood, North Dakota is 43°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 2°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Lidgerwood get? ▼
Lidgerwood receives 24.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lidgerwood? ▼
Lidgerwood has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lidgerwood? ▼
Lidgerwood has approximately 157 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lidgerwood? ▼
Lidgerwood has 8,565 heating degree days and 565 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 Lidgerwood climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00325186 near Lidgerwood.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00325186. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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