Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Valley City, ND Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 21.5"
- Annual precip
- 136d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Valley City
Valley City, North Dakota averages 41°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 21.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 136 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
52°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
21.5"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Valley City) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Valley City area.
How Valley City compares to every U.S. city
Valley City'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 Valley City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Valley City'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 | 18°F (-8°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.5" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 4.9 | 0.5 |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7" | 3.4 | 1.2 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9" | 17.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 6°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.7" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.5"
4.8 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
5.1 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
April 1.2"
5.3 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 2.6"
6.9 days with precipitation
September 2.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 1.9"
5.7 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
4.5 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
5.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
136 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,285
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
399
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Valley City's climate means for you
Valley City runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 136 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,285 heating and 399 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: Valley City, ND
In Valley City, North Dakota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°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 USC00328937, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Valley City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 21.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 136 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 13 and the first fall freeze near September 26. And on the energy front, 9,285 heating degree days and 399 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Valley City scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Valley City, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Valley City, North Dakota is 41°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages -2°F (-19°C).
How much rain does Valley City get? ▼
Valley City receives 21.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Valley City? ▼
Valley City 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 Valley City? ▼
Valley City has approximately 136 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 13 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Valley City? ▼
Valley City has 9,285 heating degree days and 399 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 Valley City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00328937 near Valley City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00328937. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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