Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pretty Rock, ND Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 16.5"
- Annual precip
- 126d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pretty Rock
Pretty Rock, North Dakota averages 44°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 16.5"
- annual precipitation · 51" snow
- 126 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
44°F (6°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
16.5"
Annual Snow
51.2"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.5"
Plus 51.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pretty Rock) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Pretty Rock area.
How Pretty Rock compares to every U.S. city
Pretty Rock's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pretty Rock
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Pretty Rock'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.3" | 6.8" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5" | 8.4" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 9.0" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5" | 6.4" | 18.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7" | 1.6" | 5.3 | 0.2 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.5 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.1 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4" | 4.1" | 15.1 | 0.1 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 7.3" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3" | 7.6" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 6.8"
4.1 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 8.4"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 9.0"
5.8 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
Snow: 6.4"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
Snow: 1.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
June 2.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
July 2.4"
8.4 days with precipitation
August 1.9"
6.3 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
5.8 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 4.1"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 7.3"
4.2 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
Snow: 7.6"
4.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
126 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,284
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
487
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Pretty Rock's climate means for you
Pretty Rock runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 126 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,284 heating and 487 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: Pretty Rock, ND
Pretty Rock, North Dakota runs an annual average of 44°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 USC00327311, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Pretty Rock averages 16.5 inches of precipitation annually, with 51.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 126 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 20 and the first fall freeze near September 23. Turning to energy use, 8,284 heating degree days and 487 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pretty Rock scores 34/100 (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 Pretty Rock, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pretty Rock, North Dakota is 44°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Pretty Rock get? ▼
Pretty Rock receives 16.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 51.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pretty Rock? ▼
Pretty Rock has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pretty Rock? ▼
Pretty Rock has approximately 126 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 20 and the first fall freeze around September 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pretty Rock? ▼
Pretty Rock has 8,284 heating degree days and 487 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 Pretty Rock climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00327311 near Pretty Rock.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00327311. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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