Thordenskjold, ND Climate


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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Barnes County / Thordenskjold / Zip Codes
Thordenskjold, ND has a cold climate due to its northern location. Average temperatures range from highs in the mid-70s Fahrenheit in summer to lows in the low teens Fahrenheit in winter. Snowfall is common during winter months, and rainfall averages around 10 inches annually. The area experiences short, warm summers and long, cold winters with plenty of snowfall throughout the year. Although temperatures are usually quite chilly, Thordenskjold enjoys a lot of sunshine and relatively dry air, making for comfortable days for outdoor activities during all seasons.

Thordenskjold, North Dakota gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Thordenskjold averages 40 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 Thordenskjold. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Thordenskjold gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 69 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 0
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Thordenskjold is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in North Dakota.

9.2 Summer - 3.9 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Thordenskjold, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateThordenskjold, North DakotaUnited States
  21.6 in.38.1 in.
  40.1 in.27.8 in.
  68.9 days106.2 days
  198 days205 days
  83.2°85.8°
  -0.4°21.7°
  6.67
  3.14.3
  1339 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 Thordenskjold with an average high temperature of 83.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Dakota. In Thordenskjold, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Thordenskjold are June, August and July.
In Thordenskjold, there are 13.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Thordenskjold with an average of -0.4°. This is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
In Thordenskjold, there are 181.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Thordenskjold, there are 43.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Thordenskjold 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 Thordenskjold with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.6 inches in Thordenskjold means that it is wetter than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Thordenskjold with 9.2 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.7 rainy days. There are 68.9 rainy days annually in Thordenskjold, which is less rainy than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.1 inches in Thordenskjold means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. December is the snowiest month in Thordenskjold with 9.0 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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