Counties with the coldest winters in North Dakota
#25. Burleigh County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 10.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 10.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11 degrees
#24. Grand Forks County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.2 degrees
#23. Foster County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.9 degrees
#22. Sheridan County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 9.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 9.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.7 degrees
#18. Eddy County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.1 degrees
#18. Griggs County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.5 degrees
#18. Steele County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.2 degrees
#18. Ward County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 10.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 10.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11 degrees
#17. Wells County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 21.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.6 degrees
#16. McHenry County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 20.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.2 degrees
#15. Kidder County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 20.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 9.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 9.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.2 degrees
#14. Mountrail County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 20.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 10.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 10.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.5 degrees
#11. Benson County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 20.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.3 degrees
#11. Divide County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 20.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.6 degrees
#11. Walsh County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 20.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 6.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 6.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.1 degrees
#10. Pembina County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 20.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 5.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 5.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.8 degrees
#9. Pierce County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 20.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.3 degrees
#8. Nelson County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 20.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 6.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 6.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.6 degrees
#7. Ramsey County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 19.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 6.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 6.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.2 degrees
#6. Renville County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 19.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.6 degrees
#4. Rolette County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 19.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 5.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 5.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.4 degrees
#4. Towner County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 19.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 5.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 5.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.8 degrees
#3. Bottineau County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 18.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 7.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.6 degrees
#2. Cavalier County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 18.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 4.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 4.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.9 degrees
#1. Burke County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 18.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 8.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.1 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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