Moorhead, United States experiences average highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Moorhead, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Moorhead, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 12°C / 2°C
Feels Like 10°C / -1°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 55 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 68%
Wind Speed 20 km/h
Dew Point 2°C
Snow Days 7 days
Frost Days 20 days
Hottest Month
29°C
July
Avg Low18°C
Rain9days
Coldest Month
-15°C
January
Avg High-6°C
Rain4days
Driest Month
4days
January
Avg High-6°C
Avg Low-15°C
Windiest Month
22 km/h
April (Gusts 45)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, April, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:33
Daylight 15.9h
Sunset 21:25
Live conditions—
Moorhead on the map · live conditions
Moorhead, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Moorhead
- Population
- 42K
- Elevation
- 276 m
- Coordinates
- 46.87°, -96.77°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 9 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 7 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -4°C
Avg Low -14°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -6°C / -15°C . Feb: -4°C / -14°C . Mar: 5°C / -6°C . Apr: 11°C / 0°C . May: 21°C / 9°C . Jun: 27°C / 16°C . Jul: 29°C / 18°C . Aug: 27°C / 17°C . Sep: 23°C / 13°C . Oct: 14°C / 5°C . Nov: 5°C / -3°C . Dec: -3°C / -11°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 15 mm. Feb: 19 mm. Mar: 25 mm. Apr: 68 mm. May: 81 mm. Jun: 88 mm. Jul: 79 mm. Aug: 99 mm. Sep: 64 mm. Oct: 53 mm. Nov: 26 mm. Dec: 39 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 64%. May: 60%. Jun: 61%. Jul: 65%. Aug: 69%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 66%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 9h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 5h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 9 days. Feb: 8 days. Mar: 8 days. Apr: 5 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 2 days. Nov: 7 days. Dec: 11 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 28°C | Jul · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -17°C | Jan · -15°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 118 mm | Aug · 99 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 24 km/h | Apr · 22 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C / -15°C | -11°C / -21°C | 4days (15 mm) Good | 5.3h Fair | 79% Humid | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | -4°C / -14°C | -9°C / -20°C | 4days (19 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 71% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 5°C / -6°C | 0°C / -11°C | 5days (25 mm) Good | 8.5h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 0°C | 7°C / -4°C | 9days (68 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 64% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 21°C / 9°C | 19°C / 6°C | 10days (81 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 6.3 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 16°C | 27°C / 15°C | 9days (88 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 29°C / 18°C | 30°C / 18°C | 9days (79 mm) Wet | 12.8h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 17°C | 28°C / 17°C | 10days (99 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 7days (64 mm) Good | 9.3h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 14°C / 5°C | 10°C / 1°C | 8days (53 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 66% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 5°C / -3°C | 0°C / -8°C | 5days (26 mm) Good | 5.7h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | -3°C / -11°C | -8°C / -17°C | 8days (39 mm) Wet | 4.6h Fair | 77% Humid | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Moorhead are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Moorhead, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Moorhead is July, with average daytime highs of 29°C (83°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Moorhead is January, with average overnight lows of -15°C (4°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Moorhead is August, averaging 99mm of precipitation across 10 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Moorhead runs through May, August, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Moorhead.
Moorhead receives approximately 104 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Moorhead.
The least favorable months to visit Moorhead are January, April, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Moorhead is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Moorhead is 68%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Moorhead receives snow. Months with snowfall average 7 snow days and 12 cm (5 in) of accumulation, with about 20 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Moorhead are 20 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 22 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 45 km/h / 28 mph).
Moorhead averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 57%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Moorhead is 2°C (36°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Moorhead has a Hot-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfa under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Moorhead ranges from -1°C (30°F) to 10°C (50°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Moorhead. It earns a climate score of 8.9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Moorhead, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 27°C (81°F) and 9 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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