Climate and monthly weather forecastShields, ND
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Shields, North Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.1°F (-14.4°C) and 20.8°F (-6.2°C). Shields's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and lows of 6.1°F (-14.4°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Shields, is another freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C) and an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C). Shields in February witnesses an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C), indicating a slight variation from January's 20.8°F (-6.2°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Shields, is a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C). As Shields welcomes March, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct rise, moving from a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C) in February to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Shields, North Dakota, is a cool spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.8°F (11°C) and min 34.5°F (1.4°C). With the onset of April, Shields's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from March's wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Shields, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average high of 64.9°F (18.3°C). The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 51.8°F (11°C) to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Shields, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 55.6°F (13.1°C) and max 75.6°F (24.2°C). Observing a rise in June, the average high-temperature goes from May's enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Shields, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 83.7°F (28.7°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C). Shields's July weather, marked by an average high temperature of 83.7°F (28.7°C) and an average low temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C), is the warmest in the year. For July, the heat index is estimated at a hot 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Shields, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 82.2°F (27.9°C) and an average low of 60.3°F (15.7°C). The advent of August signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still warm 82.2°F (27.9°C), aligning closely with July. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Shields, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 72°F (22.2°C) and 52°F (11.1°C). The start of September involves a temperature drop, moving from a moderately hot 82.2°F (27.9°C) in August to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another fresh autumn month in Shields, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 54°F (12.2°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C). The beginning of October signals a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling 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 another cold month in Shields, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Shields, North Dakota, experiences a clear temperature downturn in November, with average high-temperatures moving from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in October to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Shields, is also a subzero 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). A clear decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, decreasing from a cold 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 is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and an average low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).
With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month in Shields.
The month with the least rainfall in Shields is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
In Shields, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.9 days and collects up to 15" (381mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall in Shields, North Dakota, are January through May, October through December.
In Shields, 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 Shields are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
February is the month with the most snowfall in Shields, North Dakota. 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, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.
June through September are months without snowfall in Shields, North Dakota.
June has the longest days of the year in Shields, North Dakota, with an average of 15h and 42min of daylight.
In Shields, July is identified by the average highest temperatures, reaching a peak of 83.7°F (28.7°C) and a low of 61.3°F (16.3°C).
With an average of 11.4h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Shields.
The month with the highest UV index in Shields, North Dakota, is July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
With an average relative humidity of 55%, August is the least humid month in Shields.
December has the shortest days of the year in Shields, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
Average temperature
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, ND
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).
Average rainfall
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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 42min
- 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 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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
Shields, 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).
