Harriston, ND Climate


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Harriston, ND has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. The area is subject to occasional snowfall in the winter months, and experiences an average of over 20 inches of precipitation annually. Winters are usually around 0 degrees Fahrenheit, while summers can be quite hot, reaching an average temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit or more during peak summer months. The area is generally high in humidity due to its proximity to wetlands and other bodies of water, creating a pleasant atmosphere for residents throughout the year.

Harriston, North Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Harriston 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 Harriston. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Harriston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -2
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Harriston is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in North Dakota.

9.3 Summer - 3.3 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Harriston, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHarriston, North DakotaUnited States
  20.7 in.38.1 in.
  42.4 in.27.8 in.
  80.8 days106.2 days
  197 days205 days
  81.4°85.8°
  -2.2°21.7°
  6.37
  34.3
  811 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 Harriston with an average high temperature of 81.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In Harriston, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Harriston are June, August and July.
In Harriston, there are 10.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Harriston with an average of -2.2°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Harriston, there are 178.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Harriston, there are 48.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Harriston 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 Harriston with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.7 inches in Harriston means that it is wetter than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Harriston with 9.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.9 rainy days. There are 80.8 rainy days annually in Harriston, which is rainier than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.4 inches in Harriston means that it is snowier than most places in North Dakota. December is the snowiest month in Harriston with 10.0 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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