Updated October 2026
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Weather by Month
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 81°F and a low of 59°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 20°F and an average low of 3°F.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 10 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
81°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
3°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
15.7 h of daylight
Average weather at Knife River Indian Villages by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F | 3°F | 8.7 h |
| February | 24°F | 7°F | 10.0 h |
| March | 37°F | 18°F | 11.6 h |
| April | 52°F | 31°F | 13.4 h |
| May | 65°F | 42°F | 14.9 h |
| June | 74°F | 53°F | 15.7 h |
| July | 81°F | 59°F | 15.4 h |
| August | 80°F | 57°F | 14.1 h |
| September | 71°F | 48°F | 12.3 h |
| October | 54°F | 36°F | 10.6 h |
| November | 37°F | 21°F | 9.0 h |
| December | 25°F | 11°F | 8.3 h |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00327585, 10 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Knife River Indian Villages is at that time of year.
Knife River Indian Villages weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 20°F in January, between 25°F in December and 24°F in February, with average lows between 3°F and 11°F. The average high stays at or below freezing in all three months. Daylight is at its shortest, about 8.3 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 37°F in March to 65°F in May, with average lows between 18°F and 42°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Daylight lengthens from about 11.6 hours in March to 14.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 81°F in July, between 74°F in June and 80°F in August, with average lows between 53°F and 59°F. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.7 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 71°F in September to 37°F in November, with average lows between 21°F and 48°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Summers are warm and sunny with temperatures occasionally reaching 100 degrees F and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are invigorating, with extremely cold temperatures as low as -35 degrees F. High winds and sunny skies are common in winter. Snow is sporadic in the relatively dry climate, but blizzards are common.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Knife River Indian Villages
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 47.35°N, 101.39°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.9× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Knife River Indian Villages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, with an average high of 81°F and an average low of 59°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 10 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, with an average low of 3°F and an average high of 20°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Daylight at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site runs from about 8.3 hours a day in December to about 15.7 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00327585), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1981–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.