Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wilton, ND Climate
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- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 142d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wilton
Wilton, 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
- 142 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
51°F
Avg Low
30°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wilton) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Wilton area.
How Wilton compares to every U.S. city
Wilton'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 Wilton
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Wilton'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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1°F (-17°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | N/A | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | N/A | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | N/A | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | N/A | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | N/A | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | N/A | 14.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
142 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,210
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
373
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wilton's climate means for you
Wilton runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 142 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,210 heating and 373 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: Wilton, ND
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Wilton, North Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 30°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00329455, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Wilton receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 142 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 11 and the first fall freeze near September 30. For energy use, 9,210 heating degree days and 373 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wilton 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 Wilton, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wilton, North Dakota is 41°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 1°F (-17°C).
How much rain does Wilton get? ▼
Wilton receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wilton? ▼
Wilton 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 Wilton? ▼
Wilton has approximately 142 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 11 and the first fall freeze around September 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wilton? ▼
Wilton has 9,210 heating degree days and 373 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 Wilton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00329455 near Wilton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00329455. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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