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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals797 m source elevationNASA POWER

A twelve-month profile of temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns at a representative coordinate.

Little Missouri National Grassland Monthly Climate Normals: Long-Term Atmospheric Data (1991-2020)

The climate profile for Little Missouri National Grassland provides comprehensive long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. Derived from NASA POWER measurements between 1991 and 2020, this data offers a granular view of the atmospheric rhythm at a single representative elevation. These records serve as an essential foundation for understanding the annual meteorological cycles within this protected landscape in North Dakota.

Annual climate pattern

Long-term thermal range and average daily precipitation rates across twelve monthly climate records

Little Missouri National Grassland Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Average Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Average temperatures across Little Missouri National Grassland span from cold winter minimums to warm summer maximums, establishing a clear annual thermal progression through all twelve months. Average daily precipitation rates accompany this temperature cycle based on multi-year climatology records sampled at a single representative coordinate.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 2.5 mm/day-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°-7°-5°0°6°13°19°23°22°15°7°-1°-6°01230.40.40.71.32.22.51.91.41.410.50.4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
7.1 °C
Warmest month
July
Coolest month
January
Wettest month
June
Twelve-month climate

Long term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight.

Little Missouri National Grassland Monthly Climate and Weather Patterns Across Twelve Months

Examining all twelve months allows researchers to track shifts in average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and relative humidity across the calendar year. Evaluating wind speed alongside calculated daylight hours provides a complete climatological baseline for this representative coordinate.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-7.5 °C-24.5° to 7.8°0.4 mm/day82.4%5.7 m/s8.8 hours
February-5.3 °C-20.7° to 12.2°0.4 mm/day76%5.5 m/s10 hours
March0.4 °C-15.4° to 19.8°0.7 mm/day67.3%5.7 m/s11.7 hours
April6.1 °C-8° to 25.4°1.3 mm/day60.6%5.6 m/s13.4 hours
May12.9 °C-1.7° to 30.2°2.2 mm/day57.5%5.4 m/s14.9 hours
June18.7 °C6.1° to 35°2.5 mm/day56.6%5.1 m/s15.6 hours
July22.8 °C10.5° to 37.6°1.9 mm/day51.7%4.6 m/s15.3 hours
August21.7 °C8.8° to 36.8°1.4 mm/day51.1%4.7 m/s14 hours
September15.4 °C1.1° to 33.9°1.4 mm/day54.6%5.1 m/s12.3 hours
October6.9 °C-6.9° to 26.7°1 mm/day63.6%5.6 m/s10.6 hours
November-0.6 °C-13.7° to 16°0.5 mm/day73.2%5.5 m/s9.1 hours
December-5.8 °C-20.8° to 7.9°0.4 mm/day80.5%5.6 m/s8.4 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing twelve monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and daylight duration.

Little Missouri National Grassland Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Extremes

Calculated monthly normals outline the warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest periods derived from long-term regional climatology records at a representative coordinate. These comparative averages summarize annual patterns across multiple measured variables without representing absolute weather extremes or uniform local conditions.
Warmest month
July22.8 °C
Coolest month
January-7.5 °C
Wettest month
June2.5 mm/day
Driest month
January0.4 mm/day
Most humid month
January82.4%
Windiest month
January5.7 m/s
Longest daylight
June15.6 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Comparing Little Missouri National Grassland Climate Profiles with Other Protected Areas

Evaluating long-term monthly temperature and precipitation records alongside humidity, wind, and daylight metrics reveals distinct atmospheric variations across protected natural areas. Systematic monthly comparisons across different geographic settings provide a clearer understanding of how regional climate profiles diverge from Little Missouri National Grassland.
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