Melrose, ND has a dry continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from -6°F in the winter to 72°F in the summer, with yearly rainfall averages around 16 inches. The badlands of North Dakota experience wide swings between extreme cold and heat, making Melrose an ideal place for people who prefer milder climates. Winters are often characterized by snowfall, while summers provide plenty of sunshine and moderate humidity levels.
Melrose, North Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Melrose averages 35 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 Melrose. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Melrose gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 72 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 -4
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year