Watford City, ND Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Watford City, a city in Mckenzie County, North Dakota.
This Afternoon
48°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 12 mph.
7-day forecast for Watford City
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 48°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 12 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 24°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Wednesday | 51°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 8 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 24°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 6 mph NW | 0% |
| Thursday | 49°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 7 mph SE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 27°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 7 mph S | 0% |
| Friday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 10 mph W | 0% |
| Friday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 to 12 mph SW | 2% |
| Saturday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 12 to 22 mph W | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 29°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 5 to 13 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 12 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 55°F | Sunny | 10 to 18 mph W | 1% |
| Monday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph SW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Watford City (47.801, -103.267). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Watford City
Last spring frost
May 9
First fall frost
Sep 27
Growing season
139 days
Hardiness zone
4a
More local growing data for Watford City: nearby ZIP 58854 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · North Dakota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Watford City, Nd (6.5 mi from Watford City). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.