Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 39°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Velva, ND Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 39°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 19.2"
- Annual precip
- 123d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Velva
Velva, 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
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 19.2"
- annual precipitation · 41" snow
- 123 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
39°F (4°C)
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
26°F
Annual Precip
19.2"
Annual Snow
41.0"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
39°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.2"
Plus 41.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Velva) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Velva area.
How Velva compares to every U.S. city
Velva'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 Velva
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Velva 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) | -3°F (-20°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.7" | 10.3" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5" | 5.3" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 5.2" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 3.1" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7" | 0.8" | 6.7 | 0.4 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.4 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5" | 2.2" | 18.3 | 0.1 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3" | 4.8" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3°F (-16°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6" | 9.3" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 10.3"
3.2 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 5.3"
2.5 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 5.2"
2.4 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 3.1"
3.4 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
Snow: 0.8"
7.0 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
July 2.7"
7.8 days with precipitation
August 2.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
4.7 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
Snow: 2.2"
3.9 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
Snow: 4.8"
3.5 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 9.3"
3.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
123 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,597
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
271
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Velva's climate means for you
Velva runs 39°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 123 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,597 heating and 271 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: Velva, ND
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Velva, North Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 39°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°F to a mean daily low of 26°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00328990, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Velva averages 19.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 41.0 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 123 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 22 and the first fall freeze near September 22. As for energy demand, 9,597 heating degree days and 271 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Velva scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Velva, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Velva, North Dakota is 39°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages -3°F (-20°C).
How much rain does Velva get? ▼
Velva receives 19.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 41.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Velva? ▼
Velva 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 Velva? ▼
Velva has approximately 123 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 22 and the first fall freeze around September 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Velva? ▼
Velva has 9,597 heating degree days and 271 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 Velva climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00328990 near Velva.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00328990. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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