Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Steele, ND Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 21.4"
- Annual precip
- 133d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Steele
Steele, North Dakota averages 42°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 21.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 133 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
53°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
21.4"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Steele) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Steele area.
How Steele compares to every U.S. city
Steele's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Steele
MethodologyZooming out from Steele's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 18.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 4.6 | 0.3 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1" | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 15.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 8°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
5.5 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
4.6 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
5.1 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
11.1 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
August 2.6"
7.5 days with precipitation
September 2.1"
7.3 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
5.4 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
5.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
133 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,895
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
413
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Steele's climate means for you
Steele runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 133 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,895 heating and 413 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: Steele, ND
Based on station USC00328366 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Steele, North Dakota averages 42°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 30°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Steele should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 21.4 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 133 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near September 25. And on the energy front, 8,895 heating degree days and 413 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Steele scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Steele, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Steele, North Dakota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 1°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Steele get? ▼
Steele receives 21.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Steele? ▼
Steele has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Steele? ▼
Steele has approximately 133 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around September 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Steele? ▼
Steele has 8,895 heating degree days and 413 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 Steele climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00328366 near Steele.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00328366. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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