Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota Weather
Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Grand Forks AFB, Grand Forks County.
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About Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota
Grand Forks AFB rises from the vast, fertile plains of North Dakota, a place where the horizon seems to stretch into infinity, punctuated only by the occasional distant grain elevator or windbreak of trees. It lies 16.3 miles west of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 277°T), and is situated 16.6 miles west of East Grand Forks. The landscape here is one of sweeping, unbroken vistas, a canvas of rich, dark soil that yields generously to the plow, promising abundant harvests under an immense sky. In the long summer evenings, the light softens, casting a golden, almost ethereal glow across the fields, a fleeting beauty that speaks of the land's enduring power and the quiet resilience of those who call this place home. The air, clean and crisp, carries the scent of ripening wheat and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant reminder of the lifeblood of this region. The strategic importance of Grand Forks AFB is deeply intertwined with the history and economy of Grand Forks County, a land shaped by its agricultural heritage and its role in national defense. For decades, the presence of the air force base has been a significant economic engine, drawing personnel and their families who have, in turn, become part of the local fabric, contributing to the community's diverse character. This prairie land, once the domain of vast grasslands and indigenous peoples, now supports a dynamic interplay between the agricultural bounty of the surrounding countryside and the technological advancements housed within the base’s secure perimeter. The nearby Red River of the North, though not directly bordering the base, influences the broader regional landscape, its waters having carved the fertile valley that defines this corner of the state, a constant presence in the geological and historical narrative of Grand Forks AFB.
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| Location | Grand Forks AFB, Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 47.95252°N, 97.382449°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 58205, 58204 |
| Area Code | 701 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Grand Forks AFB includes coordinates 47.952520°N, 97.382449°W, situated in Grand Forks County. ZIP code 58205, 58204. Telephone area code: 701. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
