Cathay, ND Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Cathay, a city in Wells County, North Dakota.
This Afternoon
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-day forecast for Cathay
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy | 13 to 18 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 30°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 to 12 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 48°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph N | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 29°F | Mostly Cloudy | 12 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday | 41°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 25°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph SE | 0% |
| Friday | 48°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 12 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 9 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 20 mph W | 6% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 to 13 mph W | 3% |
| Sunday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 12 mph SW | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 16 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 14 to 23 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph W | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Cathay (47.554, -99.411). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Cathay
Last spring frost
May 13
First fall frost
Sep 28
Growing season
139 days
Hardiness zone
4a
More local growing data for Cathay: nearby ZIP 58422 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Dakota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Fessenden, Nd (10.7 mi from Cathay). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.