Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wishek, 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
- 137d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wishek
Wishek, 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
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 137 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
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 (Wishek) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Wishek area.
How Wishek compares to every U.S. city
Wishek'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 Wishek
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Wishek, 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | N/A | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | N/A | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | N/A | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 4.6 | 0.4 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.9 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | N/A | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 16.8 | 0.1 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | N/A | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 8°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-8°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 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
137 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,017
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
371
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wishek's climate means for you
Wishek runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 137 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,017 heating and 371 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: Wishek, ND
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Wishek, North Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 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. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00329515, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Wishek averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 137 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 27. Turning to energy use, 9,017 heating degree days and 371 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wishek scores 39/100 (Below Average), 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 Wishek, ND? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wishek, North Dakota is 41°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Wishek get? ▼
Wishek receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wishek? ▼
Wishek 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 Wishek? ▼
Wishek has approximately 137 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 13 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wishek? ▼
Wishek has 9,017 heating degree days and 371 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 Wishek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00329515 near Wishek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00329515. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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