Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Willow City, ND Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 18.9"
- Annual precip
- 122d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Willow City
Willow City, North Dakota averages 38°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 18.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 122 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
38°F (3°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
25°F
Annual Precip
18.9"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Willow City) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Willow City area.
How Willow City compares to every U.S. city
Willow City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Willow City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Willow City, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 15°F (-9°C) | -6°F (-21°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.5" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | -2°F (-19°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6" | 8.7 | 0.3 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.1 | 3.8 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7" | 3.9 | 0.8 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.5"
February 0.5"
March 0.8"
April 1.1"
May 2.6"
June 3.8"
July 2.8"
August 2.4"
September 1.7"
October 1.3"
November 0.8"
December 0.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
122 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
10,184
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
245
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Willow City's climate means for you
Willow City runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 122 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 10,184 heating and 245 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: Willow City, ND
In Willow City, North Dakota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 25°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00329445, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Willow City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 18.9 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 122 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 21 and the first fall freeze near September 20. And on the energy front, 10,184 heating degree days and 245 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Willow City scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Willow City, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Willow City, North Dakota is 38°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages -6°F (-21°C).
How much rain does Willow City get? ▼
Willow City receives 18.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Willow City? ▼
Willow City has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Willow City? ▼
Willow City has approximately 122 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 21 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Willow City? ▼
Willow City has 10,184 heating degree days and 245 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 Willow City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00329445 near Willow City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00329445. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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