Fargo weather by month
Average highs run from 18°F in January to 82°F in July, and January nights average 0°F. It gets 24 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 51 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 172 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Best time to visit Fargo
For comfortable weather, go in May to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F | 0°F | 0.7 in | 10.3 in | 2 | 0 | 31 | very cold |
| February | 23°F | 4°F | 0.7 in | 8.1 in | 2 | 0 | 27 | very cold |
| March | 36°F | 18°F | 1.3 in | 9.2 in | 3 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| April | 54°F | 32°F | 1.5 in | 4.1 in | 4 | 0 | 16 | cool |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 1 | 3 | mild |
| June | 78°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| July | 82°F | 59°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| August | 81°F | 57°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| September | 72°F | 48°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| October | 56°F | 35°F | 2.2 in | 1.2 in | 5 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| November | 38°F | 21°F | 1.0 in | 6.8 in | 3 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| December | 24°F | 8°F | 0.9 in | 11.7 in | 3 | 0 | 31 | very cold |
| Year | 53°F avg | 32°F avg | 24.0 in | 51.4 in | 49 | 11 | 172 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Fargo Hector Intl. Airport, ND (USW00014914), 3.5 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Fargo
The shortest day is December 21, with 8h 31m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 52m. The earliest sunset comes around December 5 (4:38 pm) and the latest around June 21 (9:25 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 154 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:08 am | 5:05 pm | 8h 57m |
| February | 7:31 am | 5:51 pm | 10h 20m |
| March | 7:39 am | 7:32 pm | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:39 am | 8:15 pm | 13h 36m |
| May | 5:52 am | 8:55 pm | 15h 03m |
| June | 5:32 am | 9:23 pm | 15h 51m |
| July | 5:48 am | 9:17 pm | 15h 29m |
| August | 6:25 am | 8:37 pm | 14h 12m |
| September | 7:05 am | 7:38 pm | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:45 am | 6:39 pm | 10h 54m |
| November | 7:30 am | 4:52 pm | 9h 22m |
| December | 8:06 am | 4:38 pm | 8h 32m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Fargo with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Fargo getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.1°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Fargo.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fargo?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 82°F and an average low of 59°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Fargo?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 0°F and highs of 18°F.
What is the rainiest month in Fargo?
June gets the most precipitation, 4.3 inches on average. February is the driest at 0.7 inches.
Does it snow in Fargo?
Yes. Fargo averages 51 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Fargo?
For comfortable weather, May to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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