Forbes, ND weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Forbes weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Forbes.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Forbes

What is the weather usually like in Forbes?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-3°20°43°65°88°21°2°Jan24°5°Feb38°19°Mar55°31°Apr69°45°May78°55°Jun83°60°Jul81°58°Aug73°48°Sep57°35°Oct39°21°Nov25°8°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.7"Feb0.9"Mar1.9"Apr3.4"May3.8"Jun3.6"Jul2.8"Aug2.1"Sep1.9"Oct0.7"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit Forbes: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELLENDALE, ND US (USC00322605), adjusted for the elevation of Forbes.

Forbes weather month by month

January
21° 2°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.4 in of snow
February
24° 5°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.3 in of snow
March
38° 19°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow
April
55° 31°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
May
69° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
78° 55°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
83° 60°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
81° 58°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
73° 48°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
57° 35°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
November
39° 21°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
December
25° 8°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Forbes through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:10 AM5:18 PM9 h 7 min
February7:35 AM6:02 PM10 h 27 min
March7:45 AM7:42 PM11 h 56 min
April6:46 AM8:23 PM13 h 36 min
May6:00 AM9:02 PM15 h 1 min
June5:42 AM9:29 PM15 h 47 min
July5:58 AM9:24 PM15 h 26 min
August6:33 AM8:45 PM14 h 11 min
September7:12 AM7:48 PM12 h 35 min
October7:50 AM6:50 PM10 h 59 min
November7:34 AM5:05 PM9 h 31 min
December8:08 AM4:52 PM8 h 44 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Forbes?

Forbes has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C).

It gets about 23.1 inches (586 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Forbes is June to September. At 1,562 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Forbes

What is the hottest month in Forbes?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Forbes?

January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).

How much does it rain in Forbes?

About 23.1 inches (586 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Forbes?

Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Forbes?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Forbes have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Forbes in November?

Highs average 39°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Forbes?

Around 7:34 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Forbes weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Forbes.

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