Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Towner, ND Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 17.7"
- Annual precip
- 128d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Towner
Towner, North Dakota averages 40°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 17.7"
- annual precipitation · 39" snow
- 128 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
40°F (4°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
17.7"
Annual Snow
39.4"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.7"
Plus 39.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Towner) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Towner area.
How Towner compares to every U.S. city
Towner'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 Towner
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Towner captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | -4°F (-20°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.5" | 6.9" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | -1°F (-18°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5" | 6.9" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 4.6" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 3.3" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3" | 0.8" | 6.3 | 0.5 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6" | 0.1" | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2" | 2.2" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8" | 4.6" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2°F (-16°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7" | 10.0" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 6.9"
3.5 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 6.9"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 4.6"
2.7 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
Snow: 3.3"
3.4 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
Snow: 0.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
6.0 days with precipitation
August 2.0"
5.4 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
Snow: 0.1"
4.3 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
Snow: 2.2"
2.9 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 4.6"
3.0 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 10.0"
3.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
128 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,510
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
390
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Towner's climate means for you
Towner runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 128 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,510 heating and 390 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: Towner, ND
In Towner, North Dakota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 27°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00328792, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Towner averages 17.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 39.4 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 128 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 22. Turning to energy use, 9,510 heating degree days and 390 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Towner 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 are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Towner, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Towner, North Dakota is 40°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages -4°F (-20°C).
How much rain does Towner get? ▼
Towner receives 17.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 39.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Towner? ▼
Towner 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 Towner? ▼
Towner has approximately 128 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around September 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Towner? ▼
Towner has 9,510 heating degree days and 390 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 Towner climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00328792 near Towner.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00328792. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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