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Fargo, ND Weather on October 13

Fargo's October 13: Record warmth reached 78°F in 1989

October 13 in Fargo typically brings mild autumn weather with highs around 57°F and lows near 37°F. However, the historical record tells a story of extremes across the city's 55 years of documented data. In 1989, temperatures soared to 78°F, a remarkable 21 degrees above the seasonal average, while a brutal cold snap in 1979 plunged the mercury down to 17°F, nearly 20 degrees below normal. This 61-degree spread between records highlights the unpredictability of late autumn weather in the Upper Midwest.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
36°F
Record High
78°F
1989
Record Low
17°F
2009
Fargo, ND on October 13 — Temperature History0°F20°F40°F60°F80°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on October 13

Planning for October 13th in Fargo, ND? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest October 13 ever in Fargo?

The warmest October 13 in Fargo, ND reached 78°F in 1989. That is 21°F above the long-term average high of 57°F.

What was the coldest October 13 ever in Fargo?

The coldest October 13 in Fargo, ND dropped to 17°F in 2009. That is 19°F below the long-term average low of 36°F.

What is the average temperature on October 13 in Fargo?

On October 13, Fargo averages a high of 57°F and a low of 36°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from FARGO HECTOR INTL AP.

How many years of weather data are available for October 13 in Fargo?

We have 55 years of weather records for October 13 in Fargo, ND, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

October 13 Weather History in Fargo

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202554°F36°F0"--
202455°F35°F0"--
202355°F45°F0.01"--
202240°F31°F0"--
202159°F49°F0.85"--
202061°F41°F0"--
201943°F32°F0.03"--
201845°F31°F0.01"--
201759°F30°F0"--
201657°F30°F0"--
201562°F32°F0"--
201466°F39°F0.07"--
201359°F33°F0.01"--
201265°F39°F0"--
201162°F46°F0.01"--
201064°F35°F0"--
200944°F17°F0"--
200850°F38°F0.1"--
200761°F39°F0"--
200648°F30°F0"--
200554°F46°F0"--
200451°F28°F0"--
200363°F37°F0"--
200245°F27°F0"--
200157°F38°F0"--
200067°F43°F0.33"--
199954°F30°F0"--
199844°F29°F0"--
199739°F32°F0.55"0.1"
199669°F40°F0"--
199558°F39°F0.07"--
199459°F42°F0"--
199363°F38°F0"--
199252°F27°F0"--
199154°F42°F0.05"--
199065°F42°F0"--
198978°F41°F0"--
198869°F43°F0"--
198767°F39°F0"--
198645°F23°F0"--
198559°F35°F0"--
198470°F57°F1.5"--
198343°F25°F0"--
198256°F35°F0"--
198156°F39°F0"--
198041°F32°F0.06"--
197945°F17°F0"--
197850°F32°F0.01"--
197772°F40°F0"--
197664°F32°F0"--
197565°F45°F0.25"--
197466°F35°F0"--
197359°F41°F0"--
197262°F40°F0"--
197162°F32°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: FARGO HECTOR INTL AP

How Has October 13 Changed?

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Fargo, ND, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 82°F / Low: 60°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 17°F / Low: 0°F
Jan
17°/ 0°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.1"
Feb
22°/ 4°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.0"
Mar
36°/ 18°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.5"
Apr
54°/ 32°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 1.7"
May
69°/ 45°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 0.3"
Jun
78°/ 56°
💧 0.3"
Jul
82°/ 60°
💧 0.3"
Aug
81°/ 58°
💧 0.3"
Sep
72°/ 49°
💧 0.3"
Oct
56°/ 36°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.0"
Nov
37°/ 21°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.3"
Dec
23°/ 7°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.1"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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