Climate and monthly weather forecastFort Rice, ND
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Fort Rice, North Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and 6.1°F (-14.4°C). Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a minimum average of 6.1°F (-14.4°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Fort Rice, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and min 7.9°F (-13.4°C). February brings an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C), showing a slight difference from January's 20.8°F (-6.2°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Fort Rice, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and max 37.9°F (3.3°C). March is marked by a significant increase, with the average high-temperature advancing from a freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C) in February to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Fort Rice, North Dakota, is a cool spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average high of 51.8°F (11°C). In Fort Rice, stepping into April brings a temperature increase, moving up from March's icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Fort Rice, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 64.9°F (18.3°C) and min 46.4°F (8°C). A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Fort Rice, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.6°F (24.2°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C). As May gives way to June, the average high-temperature displays an increase, moving from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Fort Rice, North Dakota, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature varying between 83.7°F (28.7°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C). July is the month that records the highest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 83.7°F (28.7°C) to a low of 61.3°F (16.3°C). The heat index for July is appraised at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Fort Rice, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.3°F (15.7°C) and max 82.2°F (27.9°C). The shift to August signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 82.2°F (27.9°C), subtly varied from July's 83.7°F (28.7°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Fort Rice, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52°F (11.1°C) and 72°F (22.2°C). With the onset of September, Fort Rice's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from August's moderately hot 82.2°F (27.9°C) to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Fort Rice, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.5°F (3.6°C) and max 54°F (12.2°C). Fort Rice's transition into October is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C) in September to a cool 54°F (12.2°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a wintry month in Fort Rice, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Fort Rice's transition into November is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in October to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Fort Rice, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C). In Fort Rice, the average high-temperature in December significantly decreases from an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C). Weather in December »Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January stands out as Fort Rice's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).
With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.
January is the month with the least rainfall in Fort Rice, North Dakota. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
In Fort Rice, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.9 days and collects up to 15" (381mm) of precipitation.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fort Rice.
In Fort Rice, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.7 days and aggregates up to 23.11" (587mm) of snow.
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.
The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Rice, North Dakota, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
February is the month with the most snowfall in Fort Rice. Snow falls for 15 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of snow.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fort Rice, North Dakota, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
The month with the most rainfall in Fort Rice is June, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.
In Fort Rice, North Dakota, snow does not fall in June through September.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 48min of daylight.
July, recognised by an average high temperature of 83.7°F (28.7°C) and a low of 61.3°F (16.3°C), is Fort Rice's warmest month.
The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.
With an average maximum UV index of 6, July is the month with the highest UV index.
The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 55%.
December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Rice, North Dakota, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
Average temperature
Fort Rice, ND
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).
Average pressure
Fort Rice, ND
- Average pressure in January:
30.15"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.17"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.85"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed
Fort Rice, ND
- Average wind speed in January:
9.9mph - Average wind speed in February:
8.9mph - Average wind speed in March:
10mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in May:
10mph - Average wind speed in June:
9.3mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.5mph - Average wind speed in August:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in November:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity
Fort Rice, ND
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).
Average rainfall
Fort Rice, ND
- Average rainfall in January:
0.59" - Average rainfall in February:
0.67" - Average rainfall in March:
0.98" - Average rainfall in April:
1.42" - Average rainfall in May:
2.17" - Average rainfall in June:
2.28"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.61" - Average rainfall in August:
1.38" - Average rainfall in September:
1.22" - Average rainfall in October:
1.3" - Average rainfall in November:
0.63" - Average rainfall in December:
0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days
Fort Rice, ND
- Average rainfall days in January:
4 days - Average rainfall days in February:
3.4 days - Average rainfall days in March:
9.1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
12.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
15.5 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
11.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
9.7 days - Average rainfall days in September:
8.9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
8.6 days - Average rainfall days in November:
4.1 days - Average rainfall days in December:
3.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall
Fort Rice, ND
- Average snowfall in January:
3.58" - Average snowfall in February:
4.33" - Average snowfall in March:
4.25" - Average snowfall in April:
2.36" - Average snowfall in May:
0.2" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Fort Rice, ND
- Average snowfall days in January:
14.8 days - Average snowfall days in February:
15 days - Average snowfall days in March:
10.8 days - Average snowfall days in April:
5.4 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.4 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
3.2 days - Average snowfall days in November:
8.4 days - Average snowfall days in December:
15.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Fort Rice, ND
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 6min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 36min - Average daylight in May:
15h and 0min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 48min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 24min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 6min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 24min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
3h and 48min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 36min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 30min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 36min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 30min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 36min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 24min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 0min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 36min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 30min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 18min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days
Fort Rice, ND
- Average sunshine days in January:
13.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
12.6 days - Average sunshine days in March:
12.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
12.7 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
13.2 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
16.5 days - Average sunshine days in August:
18.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
19.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
18.8 days - Average sunshine days in November:
18.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).
Average UV index
Fort Rice, ND
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Fort Rice, ND
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility
Fort Rice, ND
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
