Sizzle Or Fizzle: North Dakota’s Summer Weather Outlook 25

Last summer in North Dakota, it was rather mild.

Temperatures were about average for a good share of the summer. We saw a few scorching days in the 90s, but they were certainly not the norm, unlike the summer of 2023, when the 90s and numerous days above the century mark were frequent.

We had a very wet spring in 2024, and that seemed to keep our summer somewhat cool last year.

The latest drought monitor from the U.S. Drought Monitor Outlook shows two-thirds of North Dakota is abnormally dry or in drought conditions as we head into spring. Here's a look at that map.

One thing's for sure: we need some moisture as we head into spring to alleviate the fire concerns and help out the farmers with planting. You might remember the spring weather outlook says we have equal chances of that happening in April and May.

We better hope it does, because the summer of 25 looks very DRY & maybe HOT!

We have a 40 to 50 percent chance of below-average precipitation in North Dakota in June, July, and August.

The dry soil could lead to warmer-than-normal temperatures this summer.

We have a 33 to 40 percent chance of above-average temperatures for the summer of 2025.

I personally prefer 70s and 80s in the summertime, and I'm not a big fan of 90s and 100s. I like more comfortable temperatures, keeping my windows open at night, and not having to run my air conditioner 24/7.

We will see what the weather brings us this spring. The precipitation we may or may not receive could really dictate our weather this summer.