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

Today's forecast for Stanley shows a high of -9 degrees and a low of -9 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a steady temperature around -9.

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

The 7-day forecast for Stanley shows highs from -9 to 42 degrees and lows from -12 to 27 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 1 day with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Stanley, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Stanley this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Stanley weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Stanley 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.

Stanley, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Cold Weather Advisory - Extreme Cold Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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-9°F
Feels Like -34°F

Humidity 77% Dew Point -15°F Wind NW 20 MPH Gusts 28 Barometer 30.31 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.2 mi. SSW of central Stanley
at 6:55 AM Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriDec 12

-9

SatDec 13

-4

-12

SunDec 14

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

50%

ThuDec 18

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from -9°F to a high of 42°F by week's end. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing wintry mix chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 22°F with lows around 4°F.

This Date in Weather History

1882 - Portland, OR, was drenched with 7.66 inches of rain, a record 24 hour total for that location.

Stanley, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Dec 12

Day: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a steady temperature around -9. Wind chill values as low as -35. Blustery, with a northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -9. Wind chill values as low as -30. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Wind chill values as low as -30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the afternoon.

Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -25. Light and variable wind becoming south 12 to 17 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 14 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 22 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

About Stanley, ND

Stanley is the only major city in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Mountrail County. The population was 2,321 at the 2020 census, making it the 22nd most populous city in North Dakota. Stanley was founded in 1902. The town's economy is heavily connected to the nearby oil-rich Bakken Formation.

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