Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New England, ND Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 15.9"
- Annual precip
- 131d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New England
New England, North Dakota averages 43°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 15.9"
- annual precipitation · 44" snow
- 131 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
56°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
15.9"
Annual Snow
44.3"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.9"
Plus 44.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New England) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the New England area.
How New England compares to every U.S. city
New England'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for New England
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For New England, 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2" | 6.3" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3" | 7.0" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 7.0" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5" | 6.1" | 18.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6" | 1.3" | 5.4 | 0.2 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2" | 0.1" | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.8 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5" | 4.2" | 16.6 | 0.2 |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 5.9" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2" | 6.4" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.2"
Snow: 6.3"
3.2 days with precipitation
February 0.3"
Snow: 7.0"
3.3 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 7.0"
4.0 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
Snow: 6.1"
6.0 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 1.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
June 3.2"
Snow: 0.1"
8.8 days with precipitation
July 1.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
4.9 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
4.3 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
Snow: 4.2"
4.4 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
Snow: 5.9"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.2"
Snow: 6.4"
2.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
131 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,317
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
438
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What New England's climate means for you
New England runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 131 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,317 heating and 438 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: New England, ND
New England, North Dakota runs an annual average of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 31°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 USC00326315, 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 New England should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 15.9 inches, with 44.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 131 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 16 and the first fall freeze near September 24. And on the energy front, 8,317 heating degree days and 438 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, New England scores 39/100 (Below Average), 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 New England, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in New England, North Dakota is 43°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-14°C).
How much rain does New England get? ▼
New England receives 15.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 44.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New England? ▼
New England 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 New England? ▼
New England has approximately 131 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 16 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New England? ▼
New England has 8,317 heating degree days and 438 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 New England climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00326315 near New England.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00326315. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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