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Climate in Spring Coulee Township · NOAA 1991–2020 normals

Spring Coulee Township has some of the coldest winter nights among U.S. towns

Expect July afternoons of about 81°. Only 80° separates winter nights from summer afternoons. Precipitation is light here, less than falls on 92% of U.S. towns. Radiators earn their keep from October to April, the months that average under 50°.

Colder January nights than all but 72 U.S. towns#13 coldest of 25 in ND
Drier than 92% of U.S. towns#7 driest of 25 in ND
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A year in Spring Coulee Township at a glance

Each month’s typical high and low, and what it brings.

Jan20°2°
Feb24°5°
Mar37°17°
Apr53°28°
May66°40°
Jun75°50° Wettest
Jul81°55°
Aug81°53°
Sep71°44°
Oct54°31°
Nov now37°18°
Dec24°7°

What stands out about Spring Coulee Township’s climate

Compared with towns across the U.S., with Spring Coulee Township’s place in North Dakota beside it.

A normal year

What a year in Spring Coulee Township feels like

Typical highs and lows by season and by month, from NOAA’s 30-year normals.

Winter
23° / 4°
Snow is rare
Spring
52° / 28°
Frost is rare
Summer
79° / 53°
90° days are rare
Fall
54° / 31°
Frost is rare
Best months to be outsideJunJulAugSepHighs of 62–84° and lows of 40° or more
Rain & snow

About 17 inches of rain a year

June is the wettest month and January the driest.

17"
Rain + melted snow a year
7th driest of 25 in North Dakota
Drier than 92% of U.S. towns

Rain + melted snow by month

Inches of water

3.4"
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Living here

Living with Spring Coulee Township’s climate

What the numbers mean for a garden, a free afternoon and a bad-weather day.

The garden window

Zone 4a.

Get outside

Months with highs of 62–84° and lows of 40° or more: June, July, August and September. 33 miles of trails are waiting.

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Storms and extremes

Cold waves are 45% of the yearly building losses FEMA expects in Spring Coulee Township from natural hazards, the largest share. Normals are averages; the hazards page covers the extremes.

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Next door

Spring Coulee Township and its neighbors

Every town next door is within a degree of Spring Coulee Township in January and July, closer than the 5 km grid can tell apart. Tap a town to see its climate.

Shealy Township: January low 1°, July high 81°Kickapoo Township: January low 1°, July high 81°Linton Township: January low 1°, July high 81°Plaza Township: January low 2°, July high 81°Wayzetta Township: January low 1°, July high 82°Austin Township: January low 2°, July high 81°McAlmond Township: January low 1°, July high 81°Osloe Township: January low 1°, July high 81°Lund Township: January low 1°, July high 81°Plaza: January low 2°, July high 81°Shell Township: January low 1°, July high 82°Oakland Township: January low 1°, July high 82°Spring Coulee Township: January low 2°, July high 81°Spring Coulee TownshipOsloe TownshipLund TownshipPlazaShell TownshipOakland Township
ColderMilder1° to 2°
Oakland Township0.9° about the same
Osloe Township1.2° about the same
Shell Township1.3° about the same
Lund Township1.4° about the same
Spring Coulee Township1.5°
Plaza1.7° about the same

Temperatures and rain come from NOAA’s 5 km grid, so each town gets its own value. Snow and frost-free days come from the nearest weather station, so neighbors often share them.

Then and now

Warmer than it used to be

The last 30 years in Spring Coulee Township averaged 1.3° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in January (+4.3°).

+1.3°1991–2020 vs. 1901–2000

A smaller shift than in 56% of U.S. towns.

Winter+3.2°now 14°, was 10°
Spring+0.7°now 40°, was 39°
Summer+0.6°now 66°, was 65°
Fall+0.6°now 42°, was 42°

Change by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The two periods overlap (1991–2000 is in both), which makes the gap a little smaller than it would be between separate periods.

Compared with other towns

How Spring Coulee Township compares

Against 12,954 U.S. towns of 2,500 or more (one per 5 km climate cell), with Spring Coulee Township’s place among North Dakota’s.

Summer heat81° July high
Cooler July afternoons than 86% of U.S. towns4th coolest of 25 in North Dakota
Winter cold2° January low
Colder January nights than all but 72 U.S. towns13th coldest of 25 in North Dakota
Precipitation17" a year
Drier than 92% of U.S. towns7th driest of 25 in North Dakota
Month by month

Spring Coulee Township weather by month

Highs, lows and precipitation from NOAA’s grid at Spring Coulee Township’s center. 1991–2020 normals.

MonthHighLowRain + melt30-yr range
January20°2°0.4"−2° – 27°
February24°5°0.4"−4° – 28°
March37°17°0.6"15° – 41°
April53°28°1.1"29° – 49°
May66°40°2.5"47° – 60°
June75°50°3.4"58° – 67°
July81°55°2.8"61° – 73°
August81°53°1.9"61° – 72°
September71°44°1.7"52° – 63°
October54°31°1.1"34° – 48°
November37°18°0.6"15° – 39°
December24°7°0.5"4° – 26°
Year52°29°16.9"
Year to year

How much a month can swing

A normal is an average. February swings the most: from 1991 to 2020 its average ranged from -4° to 28°. June is the most reliable, staying within 9°.

Coldest to warmest month in 30 yearsNormal
Sources

Where Spring Coulee Township’s numbers come from

Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. How TownRatings reads climate data →

  • Temperatures and precipitation: NOAA’s gridded 1991–2020 normals for the 5 km cell at Spring Coulee Township’s center.
  • Growing zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, prism.oregonstate.edu/phzm, accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  • Then and now: NOAA’s gridded normals for 1901–2000 at the same cell.
  • Storms and extremes: FEMA National Risk Index (expected annual losses to buildings).

Common questions about Spring Coulee Township’s climate

What is the weather like in Spring Coulee Township?

A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°. Colder January nights than all but 72 U.S. towns; cooler July afternoons than 86% of U.S. towns.

How cold does it get in Spring Coulee Township in winter?

January nights average 2°. In the coldest January of the last 30 years the month averaged −2°.

How hot does it get in Spring Coulee Township?

July, with a typical high of 81°. 90° days are rare.

What growing zone is Spring Coulee Township in?

Zone 4a on the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: the coldest night of a typical winter reaches about −27°.

What is the best time of year to visit Spring Coulee Township?

By one simple rule (highs of 62–84° and lows of 40° or more), June, July, August and September. The rule is ours, not NOAA’s; the month table has the numbers to judge by.

Is Spring Coulee Township getting warmer?

Yes: 1991–2020 averaged 1.3° warmer than 1901–2000 on NOAA’s grid. A smaller shift than 56% of U.S. towns.

Neighbors talk weather

Gardens, snow, and the best days of the year in Spring Coulee Township.

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Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000; USDA/PRISM 2023 hardiness zones; FEMA National Risk Index. Today’s forecast: National Weather Service.