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
79°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast for Watford City
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 mph SE | 4% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 8 mph E | 41% |
| Saturday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 13 mph NE | 37% |
| Saturday Night | 50°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph E | 39% |
| Sunday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph E | 51% |
| Sunday Night | 47°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 12 mph SE | 48% |
| Monday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 14 mph SE | 3% |
| Monday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 15 mph SE | 2% |
| Tuesday | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 13 to 20 mph SE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 9 to 18 mph SE | 4% |
| Wednesday | 78°F | Mostly Sunny | 9 to 13 mph S | 6% |
| Wednesday Night | 53°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph SE | 11% |
| Thursday | 80°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SE | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 54°F | Mostly Clear | 10 mph SE | 5% |
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
Nearby towns & communities
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 Sep 18, 2026.