Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New Salem, 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
- 18.3"
- Annual precip
- 129d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New Salem
New Salem, 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
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 18.3"
- annual precipitation · 45" snow
- 129 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
18.3"
Annual Snow
44.5"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.3"
Plus 44.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New Salem) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the New Salem area.
How New Salem compares to every U.S. city
New Salem'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 New Salem
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for New Salem 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4" | 6.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4" | 6.5" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7" | 7.6" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5" | 5.0" | 19.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7" | 0.8" | 6.0 | 0.3 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4" | 3.2" | 17.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 5.7" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.5" | 8.9" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 6.8"
5.9 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 6.5"
6.4 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 7.6"
7.0 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
Snow: 5.0"
7.7 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
Snow: 0.8"
10.8 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
11.7 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 2.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
7.5 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 3.2"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 5.7"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 8.9"
6.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
129 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,946
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
418
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What New Salem's climate means for you
New Salem runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 129 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,946 heating and 418 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 Salem, ND
An annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 30°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for New Salem, North Dakota. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00326365 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
New Salem averages 18.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 44.5 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 129 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 18 and the first fall freeze near September 24. As for energy demand, 8,946 heating degree days and 418 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 Salem 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 Salem, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in New Salem, North Dakota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 2°F (-17°C).
How much rain does New Salem get? ▼
New Salem receives 18.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 44.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New Salem? ▼
New Salem 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 Salem? ▼
New Salem has approximately 129 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 18 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New Salem? ▼
New Salem has 8,946 heating degree days and 418 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 Salem climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00326365 near New Salem.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00326365. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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