Rye, North Dakota is located in the heart of the prairie, so it has a continental climate with long, cold winters and short but warm summers. During the summer months, temperatures average around 75°F (24°C) and can reach up to 90°F (32°C) during peak hours. Winters in Rye are generally very cold and snowy, with temperatures rarely reaching above freezing for any extended period of time. Snowfall typically arrives in November and continues through March, although snowfall is often lighter than other places in the region due to its more exposed location on the prairie.
Rye, North Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rye averages 42 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 Rye. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rye gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -3
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year