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NWS, American, European side by side around Grand Forks and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Grand Forks, ND is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 81°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 8°F), with roughly 24 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Grand Forks right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Grand Forks climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
21°
Feb
30°
11°
Mar
32°
14°
Apr
49°
30°
May
70°
48°
Jun
78°
59°
Jul
81°
61°
Aug
78°
61°
Sep
76°
58°
Oct
58°
41°
Nov
39°
26°
Dec
29°
17°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Grand Forks today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Grand Forks today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Grand Forks today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Grand Forks and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Grand Forks?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Grand Forks forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Grand Forks?
July is typically the warmest month in Grand Forks, with average highs around 81°F.
How cold does Grand Forks get?
The coldest month in Grand Forks is January, when overnight lows average about 8°F.
How much rain does Grand Forks get?
Grand Forks sees roughly 24 in of precipitation a year, with June usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

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