What is today's weather forecast for Fortuna, ND?

Today's forecast for Fortuna shows a high of 39 degrees and a low of -4 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain, mainly before 4pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Fortuna, ND?

The 7-day forecast for Fortuna shows highs from 4 to 39 degrees and lows from -8 to 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Fortuna, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Fortuna this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (30% chance), Friday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Fortuna weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Fortuna forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Fortuna, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Winter Storm Watch

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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27°F
Feels Like 17°F

Humidity 89% Dew Point 25°F Wind S 11 MPH Gusts 15 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.5 mi. E of central Fortuna
at 4:00 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

80%

-4

ThuDec 18

20%

FriDec 19

20%

-6

SatDec 20

-8

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

-4

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 39°F to a low of 4°F, then recover to 14°F by week's end. Some precipitation possible, including both rain and snow.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 23°F with lows around 4°F.

This Date in Weather History

1929 - An icestorm in western New York State resulted in much damage and hardship. A Buffalo report stated, "one was kept awake by the breaking limbs, which snapped off with a report much louder than a rifle shot."

Fortuna, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 39. Windy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west 22 to 32 mph. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: Snow, mainly after 9pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after midnight. Low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -25. Very windy, with a west wind 31 to 41 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 7am. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a north wind 21 to 26 mph becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Patchy blowing snow after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a slight chance of sleet between 9am and noon. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy, with a south wind 24 to 28 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Blustery, with a northwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. South wind around 9 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind 11 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

About Fortuna, ND

Fortuna is a city in Divide County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 30 at the 2020 census. Fortuna was founded in 1913 along a Soo Line Railroad branch line running between Flaxton, North Dakota and Whitetail, Montana. The name comes from the Roman goddess of fortune and was chosen by railroad officials to note the settlers' expectations of prosperity with the arrival of the railroad. The city is located six miles from the Canada–US border and is the northernmost city on U.S. Route 85 before it crosses into Canada at Port of Oungre, Saskatchewan. Fortuna has the latest sunset time several days after the summer solstice in the contiguous 48 states. The sun set at 10:03:24 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on June 25, 2025. This is due to Fortuna's location at the far western edge of the Central Time Zone. Although other communities in the contiguous 48 states are located farther north, none of them are located as far west in their respective time zones. Fortuna's westerly location in the time zone gives it the latest local time when the sun sets near the summer solstice.

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