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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Benson County / South Viking / Zip Codes
South Viking, ND has a moderate climate with cold winters and warm summers. During the winter months, temperatures usually range between 0°F and 40°F, while in the summer temperatures can reach up to 80°F. Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of 24 inches. Snow is also common during the winter months, with an average snowfall of 54 inches annually. The area is known for its clear skies and pleasant weather throughout the year, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and camping.

South Viking, North Dakota gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

South Viking averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in South Viking. The US average is 205 sunny days.

South Viking 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -1
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

  ClimateSouth Viking, North DakotaUnited States
  18.4 in.38.1 in.
  30.0 in.27.8 in.
  71.9 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  80.8°85.8°
  -1.1°21.7°
  6.57
  34.3
  1499 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 South Viking with an average high temperature of 80.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In South Viking, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for South Viking are August, June and July.
In South Viking, 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 South Viking with an average of -1.1°. This is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
In South Viking, there are 187.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In South Viking, there are 46.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in South Viking 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 South Viking with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 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 18.4 inches in South Viking means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in South Viking with 10.1 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 71.9 rainy days annually in South Viking, which is less rainy than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 30.0 inches in South Viking means that it is one of the least snowy places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in South Viking with 6.3 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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