Lake Ibsen, ND Climate


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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Benson County / Lake Ibsen / Zip Codes
Lake Ibsen, ND has a generally cool climate with long cold winters and short warm summers. Average temperatures range from an average low of -5 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months to a high of 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. Precipitation levels range from around 9 inches per year in the driest months to over 20 inches during wetter months. The area typically experiences snowfall from early November to late April, and thunderstorms are common throughout the summer season. The lake is also known for its strong winds, so wind chill is often felt throughout much of the year.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 3.6 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Lake Ibsen, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLake Ibsen, North DakotaUnited States
  19.3 in.38.1 in.
  34.5 in.27.8 in.
  76.5 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  80.4°85.8°
  -3.3°21.7°
  6.37
  34.3
  1490 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 Lake Ibsen with an average high temperature of 80.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In Lake Ibsen, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lake Ibsen are August, July and June.
In Lake Ibsen, there are 9.0 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 Lake Ibsen with an average of -3.3°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Lake Ibsen, there are 196.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Lake Ibsen, there are 52.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Lake Ibsen 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 Lake Ibsen 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 19.3 inches in Lake Ibsen means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Lake Ibsen with 10.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.6 rainy days. There are 76.5 rainy days annually in Lake Ibsen, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 34.5 inches in Lake Ibsen means that it is one of the least snowy places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Lake Ibsen with 7.9 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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