Fargo Hector Intl AP Weather Records (USW00014914)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Fargo Hector Intl AP (USW00014914), North Dakota, United States, with 136 years of record.
Key Facts for Fargo Hector Intl AP
- Fargo Hector Intl AP (USW00014914) is a weather station in North Dakota, United States at 46.92 latitude and -96.81 longitude, 273 m (895 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1891 to 2026, 136 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Fargo Hector Intl AP still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Fargo Hector Intl AP set a daily record high maximum temperature of 31.7 C (89.1 F) on 10 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: North Dakota, United States, 46.92 latitude, -96.81 longitude.
- Elevation: 273 m (895 ft).
- Period of record: 1891 to 2026, 136 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
8 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| Feb | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| Mar | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| Apr | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| May | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| Jun | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) |
| Jul | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 1.6 C (34.9 F) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| Aug | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Sep | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| Oct | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Nov | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 16.7 C (62.1 F) | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 21 |
| 1892 | 27 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 25 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 29 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 25 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 8 |
All-Time Record Progression
9 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1976-08-18 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1976-08-19 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 26.7 C (80.1 F) |
| 1977-11-20 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| 1982-01-22 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 41.4 cm (16.3 in) |
| 1982-01-23 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 73.7 cm (29.0 in) |
| 1989-01-12 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 76.2 cm (30.0 in) |
| 1996-02-01 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1996-02-01 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 1997-03-04 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 81.3 cm (32.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 119.9 mm (4.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) | 17 January 1996 |
| Feb | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 10 February 2013 |
| Mar | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 8 March 2000 |
| Apr | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) | 27 April 1942 |
| May | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) | 4 May 1977 |
| Jun | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) | 19 June 2000 |
| Jul | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) | 15 July 1993 |
| Aug | 119.9 mm (4.7 in) | 8 August 1943 |
| Sep | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) | 2 September 1957 |
| Oct | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) | 9 October 1982 |
| Nov | 41.1 mm (1.6 in) | 28 November 1960 |
| Dec | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 26 December 2023 |
Period of Record Coverage
1891 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | 197 | 54% | No |
| 1892 | 206 | 56% | No |
| 1942 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1943 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1945 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 286 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 October 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 71 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 September 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 12 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high max | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 72 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 July 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily low min (Tie) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | tie | 76 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high min | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 45 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high max | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 56 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high min | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 12 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 June 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | tie | 73 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 May 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high min | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 3 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high max | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 8 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 May 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily low max (Tie) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | tie | 76 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 April 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | monthly snowfall | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) | 55 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 April 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily rain | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 64 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high max | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 4 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | tie | 57 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 35 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high max | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 44 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 February 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | tie | 24 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 February 2026 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily rain | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 2025 | Fargo Hector Intl AP, US | daily rain | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 52 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
84 complete years, 1942 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 6.0 C | +0.59 C |
| 1943 | 4.5 C | -0.82 C |
| 1944 | 5.8 C | +0.40 C |
| 1945 | 4.4 C | -1.01 C |
| 1946 | 4.9 C | -0.42 C |
| 1947 | 4.9 C | -0.46 C |
| 1948 | 4.7 C | -0.67 C |
| 1949 | 4.9 C | -0.49 C |
| 1950 | 2.6 C | -2.77 C |
| 1951 | 3.0 C | -2.34 C |
| 1952 | 5.4 C | +0.05 C |
| 1953 | 6.1 C | +0.73 C |
| 1954 | 5.5 C | +0.18 C |
| 1955 | 4.7 C | -0.62 C |
| 1956 | 4.5 C | -0.86 C |
| 1957 | 5.4 C | +0.05 C |
| 1958 | 5.8 C | +0.41 C |
| 1959 | 5.4 C | +0.06 C |
| 1960 | 4.7 C | -0.68 C |
| 1961 | 5.7 C | +0.38 C |
| 1962 | 5.2 C | -0.19 C |
| 1963 | 6.0 C | +0.66 C |
| 1964 | 5.5 C | +0.11 C |
| 1965 | 3.3 C | -2.04 C |
| 1966 | 3.5 C | -1.83 C |
| 1967 | 4.2 C | -1.20 C |
| 1968 | 5.2 C | -0.18 C |
| 1969 | 4.0 C | -1.38 C |
| 1970 | 4.2 C | -1.21 C |
| 1971 | 4.8 C | -0.61 C |
| 1972 | 3.9 C | -1.44 C |
| 1973 | 5.5 C | +0.14 C |
| 1974 | 4.5 C | -0.89 C |
| 1975 | 5.0 C | -0.40 C |
| 1976 | 5.3 C | -0.08 C |
| 1977 | 5.4 C | +0.03 C |
| 1978 | 4.0 C | -1.36 C |
| 1979 | 3.3 C | -2.05 C |
| 1980 | 5.2 C | -0.19 C |
| 1981 | 6.1 C | +0.71 C |
| 1982 | 4.0 C | -1.38 C |
| 1983 | 5.6 C | +0.21 C |
| 1984 | 5.8 C | +0.41 C |
| 1985 | 3.8 C | -1.53 C |
| 1986 | 5.7 C | +0.34 C |
| 1987 | 8.0 C | +2.61 C |
| 1988 | 6.2 C | +0.88 C |
| 1989 | 4.3 C | -1.08 C |
| 1990 | 6.7 C | +1.37 C |
| 1991 | 6.4 C | +0.99 C |
| 1992 | 5.6 C | +0.19 C |
| 1993 | 4.6 C | -0.77 C |
| 1994 | 5.6 C | +0.27 C |
| 1995 | 5.1 C | -0.27 C |
| 1996 | 3.1 C | -2.22 C |
| 1997 | 4.7 C | -0.62 C |
| 1998 | 7.3 C | +1.93 C |
| 1999 | 6.7 C | +1.31 C |
| 2000 | 5.4 C | +0.05 C |
| 2001 | 6.1 C | +0.77 C |
| 2002 | 5.7 C | +0.37 C |
| 2003 | 5.5 C | +0.18 C |
| 2004 | 5.4 C | -0.01 C |
| 2005 | 6.4 C | +1.03 C |
| 2006 | 7.3 C | +1.98 C |
| 2007 | 6.2 C | +0.81 C |
| 2008 | 4.4 C | -0.98 C |
| 2009 | 4.6 C | -0.80 C |
| 2010 | 6.3 C | +0.89 C |
| 2011 | 6.1 C | +0.71 C |
| 2012 | 7.9 C | +2.56 C |
| 2013 | 4.6 C | -0.73 C |
| 2014 | 4.8 C | -0.52 C |
| 2015 | 7.5 C | +2.09 C |
| 2016 | 8.2 C | +2.83 C |
| 2017 | 6.8 C | +1.40 C |
| 2018 | 5.1 C | -0.23 C |
| 2019 | 4.1 C | -1.25 C |
| 2020 | 6.0 C | +0.62 C |
| 2021 | 7.4 C | +1.99 C |
| 2022 | 4.3 C | -1.02 C |
| 2023 | 7.1 C | +1.78 C |
| 2024 | 8.7 C | +3.32 C |
| 2025 | 6.4 C | +1.03 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1942 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 84 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 1942 to 2025 | 84 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 1942 to 2025 | 84 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 1942 to 2025 | 84 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1891 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 1976 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 87 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) | 1996 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) | 87 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 119.9 mm (4.7 in) | 1943 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) | 87 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 202.0 mm (8.0 in) | 2000 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | 87 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 85 days | 1960 | 29 days | 87 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 34.0 C (93.2 F) |
| 1892 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1942 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1943 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1944 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1945 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1946 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1947 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1948 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1949 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1950 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1951 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1952 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1953 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1954 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1955 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1956 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1957 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1958 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1959 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1960 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1961 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1962 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1963 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1964 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1965 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1966 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1967 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1968 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1969 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1970 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1971 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1972 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1973 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1974 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1975 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1976 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1977 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1978 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1979 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1980 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1981 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1982 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1983 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1984 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1985 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1986 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1987 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1988 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1989 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1990 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1991 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1992 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1993 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1994 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1995 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1996 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1997 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1998 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1999 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2000 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2001 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2002 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2003 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2004 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2005 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2006 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2007 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2008 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2009 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2010 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2011 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2012 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2013 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2014 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2015 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2016 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2017 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2018 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2019 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2020 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2021 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2022 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2023 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2024 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2025 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2026 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1892 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1942 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1943 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1944 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1945 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1946 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1947 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1948 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1949 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1950 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1951 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 1952 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1953 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1954 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1955 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1956 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1957 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1958 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1959 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1960 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1961 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1962 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1963 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1964 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1965 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1966 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1967 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1968 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1969 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1970 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1971 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1972 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1973 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1974 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1975 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1976 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1977 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1978 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1979 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1980 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1981 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1982 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1983 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1984 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1985 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1986 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1987 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1988 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1989 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1990 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1991 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1992 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1993 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1994 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1995 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1996 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 1997 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1998 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1999 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2000 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2001 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2002 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 2003 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2004 | -37.8 C (-36.0 F) |
| 2005 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2006 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2007 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 2008 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 2009 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 2010 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 2011 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2012 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2013 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2014 | -31.6 C (-24.9 F) |
| 2015 | -28.2 C (-18.8 F) |
| 2016 | -30.5 C (-22.9 F) |
| 2017 | -31.0 C (-23.8 F) |
| 2018 | -30.5 C (-22.9 F) |
| 2019 | -36.0 C (-32.8 F) |
| 2020 | -31.0 C (-23.8 F) |
| 2021 | -32.1 C (-25.8 F) |
| 2022 | -33.2 C (-27.8 F) |
| 2023 | -29.9 C (-21.8 F) |
| 2024 | -25.5 C (-13.9 F) |
| 2025 | -30.5 C (-22.9 F) |
| 2026 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1892 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1942 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1943 | 119.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1944 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1945 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1946 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1947 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1948 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1949 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1950 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1951 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1952 | 99.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1953 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1954 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1955 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1956 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1957 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1958 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1959 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1960 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1961 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1962 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1963 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1965 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1966 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1967 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1968 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1969 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1970 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1973 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1974 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1975 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1976 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1977 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1978 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1979 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1980 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1981 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1983 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1984 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1985 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1986 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1987 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1988 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1990 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1991 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1992 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1994 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1995 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1997 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1998 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1999 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2000 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2001 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2002 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2003 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2004 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2005 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2006 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2007 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2008 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2009 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2010 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2011 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2012 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2013 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2014 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2015 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2016 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2017 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2018 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2019 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2020 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2021 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2022 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2023 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2024 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2025 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2026 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1892 | 79.6 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1942 | 126.4 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1943 | 133.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1944 | 128.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1945 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1946 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1947 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1948 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1949 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1950 | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1951 | 63.8 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1952 | 173.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1953 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1954 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1956 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1957 | 109.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1958 | 100.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1959 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1960 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1962 | 86.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1963 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1964 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1965 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1966 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1967 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1968 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1969 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1970 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1971 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1973 | 83.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1974 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1975 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1976 | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1977 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1978 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1979 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1980 | 60.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1981 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1982 | 137.8 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1983 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1984 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1985 | 76.5 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1986 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1987 | 50.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1988 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1989 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1990 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1991 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1992 | 103.8 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1993 | 139.4 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1994 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1995 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1996 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 73.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1998 | 106.3 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1999 | 140.7 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2000 | 202.0 mm (8.0 in) |
| 2001 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2002 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2003 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2004 | 96.9 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2005 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2006 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2007 | 89.6 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2008 | 98.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2009 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2010 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2011 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2012 | 62.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2013 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2014 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2015 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2016 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2017 | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2018 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2019 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2020 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2021 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2022 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2023 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2024 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2025 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2026 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 24 days |
| 1892 | 32 days |
| 1942 | 28 days |
| 1943 | 36 days |
| 1944 | 28 days |
| 1945 | 23 days |
| 1946 | 27 days |
| 1947 | 25 days |
| 1948 | 25 days |
| 1949 | 36 days |
| 1950 | 32 days |
| 1951 | 18 days |
| 1952 | 35 days |
| 1953 | 28 days |
| 1954 | 45 days |
| 1955 | 23 days |
| 1956 | 40 days |
| 1957 | 59 days |
| 1958 | 36 days |
| 1959 | 33 days |
| 1960 | 85 days |
| 1961 | 52 days |
| 1962 | 26 days |
| 1963 | 31 days |
| 1964 | 31 days |
| 1965 | 30 days |
| 1966 | 32 days |
| 1967 | 43 days |
| 1968 | 45 days |
| 1969 | 29 days |
| 1970 | 42 days |
| 1971 | 35 days |
| 1972 | 23 days |
| 1973 | 53 days |
| 1974 | 40 days |
| 1975 | 23 days |
| 1976 | 47 days |
| 1977 | 19 days |
| 1978 | 36 days |
| 1979 | 27 days |
| 1980 | 43 days |
| 1981 | 31 days |
| 1982 | 26 days |
| 1983 | 26 days |
| 1984 | 28 days |
| 1985 | 21 days |
| 1986 | 38 days |
| 1987 | 22 days |
| 1988 | 39 days |
| 1989 | 28 days |
| 1990 | 61 days |
| 1991 | 19 days |
| 1992 | 30 days |
| 1993 | 19 days |
| 1994 | 24 days |
| 1995 | 24 days |
| 1996 | 31 days |
| 1997 | 38 days |
| 1998 | 26 days |
| 1999 | 56 days |
| 2000 | 25 days |
| 2001 | 23 days |
| 2002 | 27 days |
| 2003 | 18 days |
| 2004 | 26 days |
| 2005 | 28 days |
| 2006 | 41 days |
| 2007 | 31 days |
| 2008 | 27 days |
| 2009 | 23 days |
| 2010 | 29 days |
| 2011 | 43 days |
| 2012 | 56 days |
| 2013 | 18 days |
| 2014 | 18 days |
| 2015 | 41 days |
| 2016 | 22 days |
| 2017 | 25 days |
| 2018 | 25 days |
| 2019 | 21 days |
| 2020 | 30 days |
| 2021 | 31 days |
| 2022 | 30 days |
| 2023 | 22 days |
| 2024 | 49 days |
| 2025 | 35 days |
| 2026 | 23 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
84 years with a frostAcross 84 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Fargo Hector Intl AP falls on 12 May and the median first autumn frost on 28 September, which leaves a median of 140 days between them.
In 1996 to 2025 the median growing season was 146 days. That is 17 days more than in 1942 to 1971.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +3.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1942 to 1971) | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 12 May | 16 May | 11 May | 5 days earlier | -1.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 28 September | 24 September | 7 October | 13 days later | +1.9 days per decade |
| Growing days | 140 days | 129 days | 146 days | 17 days more | +3.2 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
84 years, 1942 to 2025A day with at least 49.7 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 129.7 mm (5.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 49.7 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 69.2 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 10 years | 82.9 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 101.0 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 115.1 mm (4.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 129.7 mm (5.1 in) | Longer than the 84 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 84 years of values from 1942 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 119.9 mm (4.7 in) in 1943; 117.9 mm (4.6 in) in 2000; 112.3 mm (4.4 in) in 1993.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Fargo Hector Intl AP had a mean temperature of 6.3 C (43.4 F) and 556.6 mm (21.9 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Milbank 4 NW (United States, 183 km away), Waubay Natl Wild Life (United States, 171 km away) and Artichoke Lake 1 E (United States, 179 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milbank 4 NW | United States | 183 km (114 mi) | 6.6 C (43.9 F) | 520.7 mm (20.5 in) | 0.94 |
| Waubay Natl Wild Life | United States | 171 km (106 mi) | 6.1 C (42.9 F) | 516.5 mm (20.3 in) | 0.98 |
| Artichoke Lake 1 E | United States | 179 km (111 mi) | 6.3 C (43.4 F) | 587.1 mm (23.1 in) | 0.99 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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