Balfour, ND Climate


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Balfour, ND is located in the northern region of the state and is known for its cold winters and mild summers. Average temperatures range from a high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months to an average low of -12 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months. Precipitation varies throughout the year with an average of 16 inches annually. Winter months tend to be snowier than summer months, however, snow can occur at any time during the year. Winds can be strong and gusty during the spring and fall months making outdoor activities challenging at times.

Balfour, North Dakota gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Balfour averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Balfour. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Balfour gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -2
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Balfour is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Dakota.

9.2 Summer - 3.9 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Balfour, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBalfour, North DakotaUnited States
  17.9 in.38.1 in.
  36.5 in.27.8 in.
  63.3 days106.2 days
  196 days205 days
  81.8°85.8°
  -1.8°21.7°
  6.57
  34.3
  1614 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Balfour with an average high temperature of 81.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Dakota. In Balfour, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Balfour are June, August and July.
In Balfour, there are 13.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Balfour with an average of -1.8°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Balfour, there are 190.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Balfour, there are 47.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Balfour is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Balfour with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.9 inches in Balfour means that it is drier than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Balfour with 9.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.3 rainy days. There are 63.3 rainy days annually in Balfour, which is one of the least rainy places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 36.5 inches in Balfour means that it is less snowy than most places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Balfour with 8.2 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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