Richardton, ND Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Richardton, a city in Stark County, North Dakota.
This Afternoon
65°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-day forecast for Richardton
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph E | 36% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Rain Showers | 10 to 14 mph E | 84% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 to 14 mph E | 67% |
| Sunday Night | 48°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph E | 10% |
| Monday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 13 mph SE | 4% |
| Monday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 14 mph SE | 2% |
| Tuesday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 15 to 22 mph SE | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 17 to 21 mph SE | 3% |
| Wednesday | 74°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 16 to 20 mph SE | 31% |
| Wednesday Night | 52°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy | 7 to 15 mph SE | 42% |
| Thursday | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph S | 3% |
| Thursday Night | 53°F | Mostly Clear | 6 to 10 mph SE | 3% |
| Friday | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 12 to 22 mph SE | 4% |
| Friday Night | 55°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 17 to 21 mph SE | 17% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Richardton (46.881, -102.333). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Richardton
Last spring frost
May 9
First fall frost
Oct 1
Growing season
145 days
Hardiness zone
4a
More local growing data for Richardton: nearby ZIP 58652 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Dakota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Richardton Abbey, Nd (3.8 mi from Richardton). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.