The climate in Hamilton, North Dakota is a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures can reach up to the mid-90s Fahrenheit (35°C), while in winter they can drop as low as -20°F (-29°C). Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with an average of 27 inches (690 mm) of rain or snow annually. The area generally gets around 160 sunny days each year, allowing plenty of opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities.
Hamilton, North Dakota gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hamilton averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Hamilton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hamilton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -6
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year