Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 39°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Stanley, ND Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 39°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 19.3"
- Annual precip
- 129d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stanley
Stanley, North Dakota averages 39°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 39°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 19.3"
- annual precipitation · 47" 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
39°F (4°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
19.3"
Annual Snow
47.4"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
39°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.3"
Plus 47.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stanley) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Stanley area.
How Stanley compares to every U.S. city
Stanley'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 Stanley
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Stanley'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 | 17°F (-8°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.5" | 7.6" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6" | 7.1" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 7.5" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3" | 4.6" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5" | 1.3" | 8.6 | 0.2 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8" | 0.2" | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 3.8" | 19.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7" | 5.1" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6" | 10.2" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 7.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 7.1"
8.0 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 7.5"
8.2 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 4.6"
8.8 days with precipitation
May 2.5"
Snow: 1.3"
11.0 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
14.1 days with precipitation
July 3.1"
10.8 days with precipitation
August 2.1"
8.9 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
Snow: 0.2"
8.7 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 3.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 5.1"
7.5 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 10.2"
9.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
129 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,810
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
272
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Stanley's climate means for you
Stanley runs 39°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 129 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,810 heating and 272 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: Stanley, ND
Based on station USC00328276 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Stanley, North Dakota averages 39°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 27°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Stanley averages 19.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 47.4 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. 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 17 and the first fall freeze near September 23. Turning to energy use, 9,810 heating degree days and 272 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stanley scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Stanley, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stanley, North Dakota is 39°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages -1°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Stanley get? ▼
Stanley receives 19.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 47.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stanley? ▼
Stanley 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 Stanley? ▼
Stanley has approximately 129 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around September 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stanley? ▼
Stanley has 9,810 heating degree days and 272 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 Stanley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00328276 near Stanley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00328276. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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