Hunter, ND Climate


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Hunter, ND experiences four distinct seasons of temperature and precipitation. In the summer months, temperatures range from the mid-70s Fahrenheit to the low 80s, with sunny days and occasional evening storms. Fall brings cooler temperatures in the 60s and 50s, with leafy trees turning brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red. Winter is cold in Hunter, ND, with temperatures below freezing for much of the season and plenty of snowfall to enjoy outdoor activities like skiing or sledding. Spring is pleasant in Hunter, ND, as warm temperatures return along with blooming flowers and budding trees.

Hunter, North Dakota gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hunter averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Hunter. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hunter gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 3.7 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Hunter, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHunter, North DakotaUnited States
  22.9 in.38.1 in.
  35.4 in.27.8 in.
  83.1 days106.2 days
  194 days205 days
  81.9°85.8°
  -1.7°21.7°
  6.57
  3.14.3
  981 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 Hunter with an average high temperature of 81.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Dakota. In Hunter, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hunter are June, August and July.
In Hunter, there are 10.5 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 Hunter with an average of -1.7°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Hunter, there are 180.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Hunter, there are 46.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Hunter 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.
July is the wettest month in Hunter with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.9 inches in Hunter means that it is one of the wettest places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Hunter with 11.0 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 83.1 rainy days annually in Hunter, 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 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 35.4 inches in Hunter means that it is less snowy than most places in North Dakota. December is the snowiest month in Hunter with 8.0 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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