Climate normals · 1970–2000
Fargo Climate
Fargo is a city in United States (ND) with a population of about 118,523. Its average annual temperature is 5.7°C (42°F), with roughly 538 mm of rain per year.
5.7°C
Avg Temp
538
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Fargo Climate
Fargo has an average annual temperature of 5.7°C (42°F) and receives about 538 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
5.7°C
Avg Temp
538
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -14° / 7° | 18 mm |
| February | -10° / 14° | 14 mm |
| March | -3° / 27° | 29 mm |
| April | 7° / 44° | 37 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 67 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 89 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 75 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 65 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 57 mm |
| October | 8° / 46° | 49 mm |
| November | -2° / 28° | 24 mm |
| December | -10° / 13° | 14 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Fargo
The most comfortable months to visit Fargo are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -19°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Fargo are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Fargo, United States has an average annual temperature of 5.7°C and about 538 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Fargo average about 30°C (85°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.