Moorhead weather in July
In July, Moorhead sees average daytime highs of 81°F and overnight lows near 61°F, with 3.7 in of rain across 10.1 wet days and about 15.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 81°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in July, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 36 min at the start of July to 14 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Moorhead's 2nd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Moorhead's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 81°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 61°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.7 in
- 10.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 h 18 min
- 4:53 AM – 8:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.7
- out of 10
Moorhead is city in Clay County, Minnesota, USA.
- Density
- 728/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1871
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 81°F through the month.
A typical July day in Moorhead reaches about 81°F in the afternoon and slips back to 61°F overnight — a 20°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 72°F and 89°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°F warmer than June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 |
| Avg low (°F) | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | 60 |
| 2 | 80 | 61 |
| 3 | 80 | 61 |
| 4 | 80 | 61 |
| 5 | 80 | 61 |
| 6 | 80 | 61 |
| 7 | 80 | 61 |
| 8 | 80 | 61 |
| 9 | 80 | 61 |
| 10 | 81 | 61 |
| 11 | 81 | 61 |
| 12 | 81 | 61 |
| 13 | 81 | 62 |
| 14 | 81 | 62 |
| 15 | 81 | 62 |
| 16 | 81 | 62 |
| 17 | 81 | 62 |
| 18 | 81 | 61 |
| 19 | 81 | 61 |
| 20 | 81 | 61 |
| 21 | 81 | 61 |
| 22 | 81 | 61 |
| 23 | 81 | 61 |
| 24 | 81 | 61 |
| 25 | 81 | 61 |
| 26 | 81 | 61 |
| 27 | 81 | 60 |
| 28 | 81 | 60 |
| 29 | 81 | 60 |
| 30 | 81 | 60 |
| 31 | 80 | 60 |
How July really feels in Moorhead
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Moorhead weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 2° | 0.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 23° / 6° | 0.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 10 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 37° / 20° | 1.4 | 6.2 | 4 | 11.6 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 53° / 33° | 2.1 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 13.3 | 3.2 |
| May | 67° / 46° | 3.5 | 11.4 | 0.1 | 14.8 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 76° / 57° | 4.3 | 12.2 | 0 | 15.6 | 6.4 |
| Jul | 81° / 61° | 3.7 | 10.1 | 0 | 15.3 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 79° / 58° | 3.2 | 8.9 | 0 | 14 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 70° / 49° | 2.9 | 8.2 | 0 | 12.4 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 55° / 36° | 2.4 | 7.9 | 1 | 10.6 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 38° / 22° | 1.1 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 9.2 | 0.2 |
| Dec | 24° / 9° | 0.9 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 8.4 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Cloudier (%) | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 42 |
| 2 | 59 | 41 |
| 3 | 59 | 41 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 61 | 39 |
| 6 | 61 | 39 |
| 7 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 62 | 38 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 66 | 34 |
| 21 | 66 | 34 |
| 22 | 66 | 34 |
| 23 | 66 | 34 |
| 24 | 66 | 34 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 66 | 34 |
| 27 | 66 | 34 |
| 28 | 66 | 34 |
| 29 | 66 | 34 |
| 30 | 66 | 34 |
| 31 | 66 | 34 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Moorhead gets around 3.7 in of rain over 10.1 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 33% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 |
| 2 | 36 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 35 |
| 11 | 35 |
| 12 | 34 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 34 |
| 16 | 34 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 33 |
| 20 | 33 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 23 | 31 |
| 24 | 30 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 28 |
| 28 | 28 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 27 |
| 31 | 27 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the comfortable band about 29% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 21% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| Humid (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Muggy (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Oppressive (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 15 | 3 |
| 2 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 15 | 3 |
| 3 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 15 | 3 |
| 4 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 3 |
| 5 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 4 |
| 6 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 4 |
| 7 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 4 |
| 8 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 4 |
| 9 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 4 |
| 10 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 4 |
| 11 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 4 |
| 12 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 5 |
| 13 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 5 |
| 14 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 5 |
| 15 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 5 |
| 16 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 5 |
| 17 | 19 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 5 |
| 18 | 19 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 5 |
| 19 | 19 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 5 |
| 20 | 20 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 5 |
| 21 | 20 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 5 |
| 22 | 20 | 30 | 27 | 18 | 5 |
| 23 | 21 | 30 | 27 | 17 | 4 |
| 24 | 22 | 30 | 27 | 17 | 4 |
| 25 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 16 | 4 |
| 26 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 4 |
| 27 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 4 |
| 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 14 | 3 |
| 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 13 | 3 |
| 30 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 3 |
| 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 3 |
Wind in July
Winds average 7 mph in July, the calmest month.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 8 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | light breeze |
| 2 | 8 | light breeze |
| 3 | 8 | light breeze |
| 4 | 8 | light breeze |
| 5 | 8 | light breeze |
| 6 | 8 | light breeze |
| 7 | 8 | light breeze |
| 8 | 8 | light breeze |
| 9 | 8 | light breeze |
| 10 | 8 | light breeze |
| 11 | 8 | light breeze |
| 12 | 8 | light breeze |
| 13 | 7 | light breeze |
| 14 | 7 | light breeze |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 36 min at the start of July to 14 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:42 AM to 5:10 AM, and sunset from 8:19 PM to 7:57 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:10 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:19 | 8:19 | 8:19 | 8:19 | 8:18 | 8:18 | 8:18 | 8:17 | 8:17 | 8:16 | 8:16 | 8:15 | 8:15 | 8:14 | 8:13 | 8:12 | 8:12 | 8:11 | 8:10 | 8:09 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:06 | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.6 | 4:42 | 8:19 |
| 2 | 15.6 | 4:42 | 8:19 |
| 3 | 15.6 | 4:43 | 8:19 |
| 4 | 15.6 | 4:43 | 8:19 |
| 5 | 15.6 | 4:44 | 8:18 |
| 6 | 15.6 | 4:45 | 8:18 |
| 7 | 15.5 | 4:45 | 8:18 |
| 8 | 15.5 | 4:46 | 8:17 |
| 9 | 15.5 | 4:47 | 8:17 |
| 10 | 15.5 | 4:48 | 8:16 |
| 11 | 15.5 | 4:48 | 8:16 |
| 12 | 15.4 | 4:49 | 8:15 |
| 13 | 15.4 | 4:50 | 8:15 |
| 14 | 15.4 | 4:51 | 8:14 |
| 15 | 15.4 | 4:52 | 8:13 |
| 16 | 15.3 | 4:53 | 8:12 |
| 17 | 15.3 | 4:54 | 8:12 |
| 18 | 15.3 | 4:55 | 8:11 |
| 19 | 15.2 | 4:56 | 8:10 |
| 20 | 15.2 | 4:57 | 8:09 |
| 21 | 15.2 | 4:58 | 8:08 |
| 22 | 15.1 | 4:59 | 8:07 |
| 23 | 15.1 | 5:00 | 8:06 |
| 24 | 15.1 | 5:01 | 8:05 |
| 25 | 15.0 | 5:02 | 8:04 |
| 26 | 15.0 | 5:04 | 8:03 |
| 27 | 14.9 | 5:05 | 8:02 |
| 28 | 14.9 | 5:06 | 8:01 |
| 29 | 14.9 | 5:07 | 7:59 |
| 30 | 14.8 | 5:08 | 7:58 |
| 31 | 14.8 | 5:10 | 7:57 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.38 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.31 kWh/m² to a high of 6.38 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 6.38 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Moorhead
In July, Moorhead sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Moorhead's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Moorhead?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Moorhead for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Moorhead in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Moorhead sees daytime highs around 81°F and nights near 61°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Moorhead in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Moorhead peaks around June 18 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Moorhead in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Moorhead is worst in August — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.6× the cleanest month (October, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 6 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Moorhead?
Moorhead sits at 46.9°N, 96.8°W, 906 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Fargo, 1.2 mi away.
Topography around Moorhead
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Moorhead.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Moorhead has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 72 ft around an average of 906 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 121 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 837 ft.
The land around Moorhead is covered by artificial surfaces (41%) and trees (34%) within 2 miles, cropland (65%) within 10 miles, and cropland (77%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Moorhead (46.8739°, -96.7695°, elevation 906 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).