Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Turtle Lake, ND Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 18.2"
- Annual precip
- 135d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Turtle Lake
Turtle Lake, North Dakota averages 41°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 18.2"
- annual precipitation · 44" snow
- 135 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
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
18.2"
Annual Snow
44.1"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.2"
Plus 44.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Turtle Lake) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Turtle Lake area.
How Turtle Lake compares to every U.S. city
Turtle Lake'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 Turtle Lake
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Turtle Lake 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6" | 10.5" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4" | 6.5" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8" | 5.7" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 2.3" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6" | 0.6" | 5.6 | 0.4 |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3" | 1.7" | 18.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 8.9" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6" | 7.9" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 10.5"
2.8 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 6.5"
2.7 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 5.7"
3.7 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 2.3"
5.0 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 0.6"
8.6 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
August 2.2"
6.4 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 1.7"
5.2 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 8.9"
2.8 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 7.9"
3.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
135 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,092
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
413
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Turtle Lake's climate means for you
Turtle Lake runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 135 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,092 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: Turtle Lake, ND
In Turtle Lake, North Dakota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 29°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00328840, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Turtle Lake receives roughly 18.2 inches of precipitation each year, with 44.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 135 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 14 and the first fall freeze near September 26. For energy use, 9,092 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, Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Turtle Lake, North Dakota is 41°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 1°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Turtle Lake get? ▼
Turtle Lake receives 18.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 44.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Turtle Lake? ▼
Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake? ▼
Turtle Lake has approximately 135 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 14 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Turtle Lake? ▼
Turtle Lake has 9,092 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 Turtle Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00328840 near Turtle Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00328840. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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