Fargo, North Dakota Weather
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Fargo weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast38%—84°60°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast21%—77°61°-7°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——81°58°+4°
- SundayJun 7Thunderstorm13%—87°65°+6°
- MondayJun 8Drizzle51%—79°67°-8°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle27%—87°66°+8°
- WednesdayJun 10Thunderstorm38%—93°70°+6°
Ozone at AQI 47 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. AQI up 10 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). Levels should ease through evening.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 47 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 47
- UV peak
- 1.2 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 47
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 6.9 µg/m³, PM10 at 8.8 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.78
- Wind
- breezy
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- background
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 5:23 AM
- Moonset
- 2:06 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Prairie lightning bugs rise
Fargo at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 15°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: May 27 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Fargo
SPC has placed Fargo in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3NONENo severe risk
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Fargo's warmest temperatures (~71°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~8°F). Rainfall peaks in June (4.3 inches) and drops to its lowest point in February (0.7 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| February | 12° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| March | 26° | 1.1″ | 4 |
| April | 42° | 1.6″ | 5 |
| May | 56° | 3.1″ | 10 |
| June | 66° | 4.3″ | 14 |
| July | 71° | 3.7″ | 12 |
| August | 69° | 2.7″ | 9 |
| September | 60° | 2.5″ | 8 |
| October | 45° | 2.2″ | 7 |
| November | 29° | 0.9″ | 3 |
| December | 15° | 0.8″ | 3 |
Regional context
Fargo falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region. This classification connects the city to a group that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Bismarck, ND, Grand Forks, ND, Minot, ND, West Fargo, ND, Williston, ND.
Naturalist notes
American robins return to Fargo lawns and parks in late March, their orange breasts marking winter's retreat.
Common lilac blooms appear in late May, filling neighborhoods with purple clusters and sweet fragrance.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Fargo?
- Fargo's last spring frost typically falls around mid-May, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Fargo?
- June is the wettest month with about 4.3 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 24 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Fargo?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 71°F.
- What is the coldest month in Fargo?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 8°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Fargo?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-May); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Fargo get?
- Fargo averages about 79 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Fargo?
- Fargo's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Fargo, North Dakota sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January temperatures hover near 8°F while July averages 71°F — a 63°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Fargo receives about 24 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 79 rainy days.
Latitude (46.9°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation set the rhythm of the year. These factors shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.