Fargo, ND Weather
Fargo hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 90°F (32°C) is about 11°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 79°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Fargo weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Fargo looks sunny, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 60°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 20 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Fargo 14-day forecast
About the weather in Fargo
Fargo has a humid continental climate, marked by warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Average daytime highs range from about 21°F (-6°C) in January to around 83°F (28°C) in July, and the city records roughly 88 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Fargo weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 21°F (-6°C)
- Record high: 103°F (39°C) · Record low: -39°F (-40°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 20 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 21°F (-6°C) and lows around 4°F (-15°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (39°C) and dropped as low as -39°F (-40°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.7 inches (93 mm) of rain over 9 days, while January is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.3 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 20 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Fargo is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (12°C) and nights around 33°F (0°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Fargo is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 61°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Fargo is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 56°F (13°C) and nights around 40°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Fargo is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 24°F (-5°C) and nights around 7°F (-14°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months, plus around 12 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Fargo by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 4° | 4 | 0.6 in | 5.5 h/day | 78% |
| February | 24° | 5° | 5 | 0.8 in | 7.5 h/day | 71% |
| March | 39° | 20° | 6 | 1.0 in | 8.4 h/day | 67% |
| April | 51° | 32° | 9 | 2.3 in | 8.7 h/day | 63% |
| May | 68° | 47° | 9 | 3.4 in | 10.9 h/day | 60% |
| June | 80° | 60° | 9 | 3.1 in | 12.4 h/day | 61% |
| July | 83° | 64° | 10 | 3.3 in | 13.3 h/day | 66% |
| August | 79° | 61° | 9 | 3.7 in | 11.4 h/day | 70% |
| September | 72° | 55° | 8 | 2.5 in | 9.5 h/day | 68% |
| October | 56° | 40° | 7 | 2.0 in | 7.2 h/day | 67% |
| November | 40° | 25° | 5 | 1.1 in | 5.6 h/day | 71% |
| December | 26° | 11° | 8 | 1.5 in | 4.8 h/day | 77% |