Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Riverdale, ND Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 144d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Riverdale
Riverdale, 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
- 144 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
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
32°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 (Riverdale) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Riverdale area.
How Riverdale compares to every U.S. city
Riverdale'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 Riverdale
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Riverdale'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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | N/A | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | N/A | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | N/A | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | N/A | 16.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 5.4 | 0.1 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | N/A | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | N/A | 30.8 | 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
October 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
144 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,812
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
403
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Riverdale's climate means for you
Riverdale runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 144 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,812 heating and 403 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: Riverdale, ND
In Riverdale, North Dakota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00327585, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Riverdale sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 144 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 October 3. On the energy side, 8,812 heating degree days and 403 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Riverdale scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Riverdale, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Riverdale, North Dakota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 3°F (-16°C).
How much rain does Riverdale get? ▼
Riverdale receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Riverdale? ▼
Riverdale 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 Riverdale? ▼
Riverdale has approximately 144 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around October 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Riverdale? ▼
Riverdale has 8,812 heating degree days and 403 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 Riverdale climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00327585 near Riverdale.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00327585. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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