North Dakota Temperature Records

All-time high and low temperatures recorded in North Dakota, with monthly records dating back to 1970.

Key Facts

  • Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in North Dakota is 121°F, set on July 6, 1936.
  • Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in North Dakota is -60°F, set on February 15, 1936.
  • Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from 588 NOAA weather stations.

All-Time Record High

121°F
July 6, 1936
Official NOAA Record

All-Time Record Low

-60°F
February 15, 1936
Official NOAA Record

Monthly Temperature Records

MonthRecord HighRecord Low
January68°F(1981)-50°F(2009)
February75°F(2005)-51°F(2021)
March87°F(2012)-40°F(1972)
April101°F(1980)-24°F(1975)
May106°F(1980)9°F(2005)
June112°F(2002)18°F(2000)
July115°F(2003)28°F(1972)
August118°F(2003)14°F(2012)
September118°F(2004)9°F(1974)
October104°F(2003)-15°F(1991)
November84°F(2004)-39°F(1985)
December71°F(2021)-50°F(1983)

Snow Records

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