Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Oakes, ND Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 143d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Oakes
Oakes, 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
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 143 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 (5°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Oakes) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Oakes area.
How Oakes compares to every U.S. city
Oakes'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 Oakes
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Oakes's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | N/A | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | N/A | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | N/A | 18.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
143 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,963
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
485
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Oakes's climate means for you
Oakes runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 143 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,963 heating and 485 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: Oakes, ND
Oakes, North Dakota runs an annual average of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 30°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 USC00326620, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Oakes averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 143 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 8 and the first fall freeze near September 28. Turning to energy use, 8,963 heating degree days and 485 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Oakes scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Oakes, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Oakes, North Dakota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Oakes get? ▼
Oakes receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Oakes? ▼
Oakes 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 Oakes? ▼
Oakes has approximately 143 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 8 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Oakes? ▼
Oakes has 8,963 heating degree days and 485 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 Oakes climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00326620 near Oakes.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00326620. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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