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Fargo (ND) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Fargo can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Fargo. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold -7°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -17°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Fargo has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 604 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Fargo, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 106 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 14 mm over 6 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Fargo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Fargo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Fargo (ND)

Mon   Dec 23
-5°C | -9°C
N 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
-2°C | -8°C
S 7 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
0°C | -5°C
SE 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Fargo in the United States of America

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Fargo have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and November are very dry.
  • When is winter in Fargo?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Fargo?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Fargo?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Fargo?
    June tops the wettest month list with 106 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Fargo?
    November is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Fargo?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 351 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.