Climate change in Pierce County, North Dakota
Since 1979, Pierce County, North Dakota has warmed 1.7°F, with 7 fewer days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 1% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Sheridan County, ND's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.5°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.6°F
- Precipitation: −1%
- Wettest day of the year: +4%
- Longest dry spell: +14 days
- Days above 90°F: −7 days
- Nights above 70°F: −0 days
- Freezing nights: −10 days
- Frost-free season: +22 days
- Muggy days: +2 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.