Nansen, North Dakota has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Temperatures typically range from -20°F in the winter to an average of 85°F in the summer. Precipitation is moderate to low throughout the year, with an average snowfall of 28 inches each winter season. The area experiences long stretches of sunshine during warmer months, while spring and fall tend to have more clouds and rain. Despite the cold winters, the weather is usually mild and pleasant year-round due to its inland location on the Great Plains.
Nansen, North Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Nansen averages 33 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 Nansen. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Nansen 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year