Climate change in Ward County, North Dakota
Since 1979, Ward County, North Dakota has warmed 1.2°F, with 6 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 Oliver County, ND's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.2°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.3°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.6°F
- Precipitation: −1%
- Wettest day of the year: +31%
- Longest dry spell: +2 days
- Days above 90°F: −6 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −8 days
- Frost-free season: +23 days
- Muggy days: +1 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +0.9°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +5 days
- Snowfall: +30%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): +6 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.