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United States / North Dakota / Jamestown Metro Area / Stutsman County / Medina / Zip Codes
Medina, ND has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer, temperatures typically range from the mid-90s to upper 70s (degrees Fahrenheit). Winters can be harsh with temperatures dropping to below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, and snowfall occurring in the months of November through April. Even though it is cold during the winter months, days usually have plenty of sunshine and blue skies. In spring and fall, temperatures are pleasant and there is not too much precipitation.

Medina, North Dakota gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Medina averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Medina. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Medina gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 68 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 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

  ClimateMedina, North DakotaUnited States
  18.5 in.38.1 in.
  38.2 in.27.8 in.
  67.9 days106.2 days
  198 days205 days
  81.6°85.8°
  0.7°21.7°
  6.57
  2.94.3
  1808 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 Medina with an average high temperature of 81.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Dakota. In Medina, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Medina are August, June and July.
In Medina, there are 9.4 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 Medina with an average of 0.7°. This is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Medina, there are 180.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Medina, there are 39.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Medina 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 Medina with 3.3 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 18.5 inches in Medina means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Medina with 9.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.7 rainy days. There are 67.9 rainy days annually in Medina, which is less rainy than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 38.2 inches in Medina means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Medina with 7.7 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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