Granville, ND Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Weather
Schools
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Reviews
Upgrade to Premium
United States / North Dakota / Minot Metro Area / McHenry County / Granville / Zip Codes
Granville, ND has a moderate climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer ranges between 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit while the winter temperatures range from 0-20 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly even throughout the year, however there are times of higher rainfall during the spring and summer months. Snowfall is common during the wintertime and can range from trace amounts to over 20 inches annually. Despite the colder temperatures during the winter, Granville still enjoys an average of 135 days of sunshine each year making it a great place to live and enjoy outdoor activities all year round.

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

Granville averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Granville. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Granville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 56 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 -1
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.2 Summer - 3.8 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Granville, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGranville, North DakotaUnited States
  17.9 in.38.1 in.
  41.9 in.27.8 in.
  56.0 days106.2 days
  197 days205 days
  82.3°85.8°
  -1.4°21.7°
  6.57
  34.3
  1512 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 Granville with an average high temperature of 82.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Dakota. In Granville, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Granville are June, August and July.
In Granville, there are 14.1 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 Granville with an average of -1.4°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Granville, there are 189.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Granville, there are 47.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Granville 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 Granville with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.9 inches in Granville means that it is drier than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Granville with 8.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 2.9 rainy days. There are 56.0 rainy days annually in Granville, which is one of the least rainy places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 41.9 inches in Granville means that it is snowier than most places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Granville with 10.0 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Reviews for Granville
    See all ()
Write a Review

Start Your Review of Granville

Jobs
Compare Granville,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Granville, North Dakota to any other city in the US.


Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.