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NWS, American, European side by side around Moorhead 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

Moorhead, MN is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 82°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 9°F), with roughly 26 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Moorhead right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Moorhead climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
22°
Feb
33°
13°
Mar
35°
16°
Apr
50°
32°
May
71°
49°
Jun
80°
60°
Jul
82°
62°
Aug
80°
62°
Sep
77°
58°
Oct
60°
43°
Nov
41°
27°
Dec
31°
20°

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 Moorhead today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Moorhead 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 Moorhead today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Moorhead 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 Moorhead?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Moorhead 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 Moorhead?
July is typically the warmest month in Moorhead, with average highs around 82°F.
How cold does Moorhead get?
The coldest month in Moorhead is January, when overnight lows average about 9°F.
How much rain does Moorhead get?
Moorhead sees roughly 26 in of precipitation a year, with May 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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