Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Minnewaukan, ND Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 19.7"
- Annual precip
- 140d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Minnewaukan
Minnewaukan, 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
- 19.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 140 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
40°F (4°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
19.7"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Minnewaukan) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Minnewaukan area.
How Minnewaukan compares to every U.S. city
Minnewaukan'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 Minnewaukan
MethodologyMinnewaukan'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 | 16°F (-9°C) | -1°F (-19°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.3" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1" | 4.6 | 0.2 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.4"
2.7 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
3.6 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
4.0 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
10.6 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
8.9 days with precipitation
August 2.0"
7.6 days with precipitation
September 2.0"
5.9 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
5.4 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
3.7 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
3.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
140 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,598
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
348
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Minnewaukan's climate means for you
Minnewaukan runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 140 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,598 heating and 348 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: Minnewaukan, ND
Minnewaukan, North Dakota runs an annual average of 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 29°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00325848, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Minnewaukan should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 19.7 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 140 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 29. And on the energy front, 9,598 heating degree days and 348 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Minnewaukan 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 Minnewaukan, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Minnewaukan, North Dakota is 40°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages -1°F (-19°C).
How much rain does Minnewaukan get? ▼
Minnewaukan receives 19.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Minnewaukan? ▼
Minnewaukan 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 Minnewaukan? ▼
Minnewaukan has approximately 140 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Minnewaukan? ▼
Minnewaukan has 9,598 heating degree days and 348 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 Minnewaukan climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00325848 near Minnewaukan.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00325848. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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