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Grand Forks (ND) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Grand Forks can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Grand Forks. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -8°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -18°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Grand Forks has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 575 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Grand Forks can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 92 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 15 mm of snowfall, spread across 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Grand Forks Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Grand Forks (ND)

Mon   Dec 23
-6°C | -13°C
N 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
-1°C | -7°C
S 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
1°C | -6°C
S 7 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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

During the months of 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 Grand Forks have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and November are very dry.
  • When is winter in Grand Forks?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Grand Forks?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Grand Forks?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Grand Forks?
    June tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Grand Forks?
    February is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.