Washburn, ND Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / McLean County / Washburn / Zip Codes
Washburn, ND is known for its temperate climate that is characterized by mild summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer months ranges between 67°F and 85°F (19-29°C) and in the winter months it averages between 6°F and 23°F (-14 to -5°C). Precipitation generally occurs throughout the year with an average of 17 inches (43 cm). With its mild temperatures and regular precipitation, Washburn provides a comfortable setting for outdoor activities all year round.

Washburn, North Dakota gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washburn 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 Washburn. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washburn gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 2
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

  ClimateWashburn, North DakotaUnited States
  17.4 in.38.1 in.
  39.6 in.27.8 in.
  76.6 days106.2 days
  198 days205 days
  82.7°85.8°
  1.5°21.7°
  6.57
  3.14.3
  1755 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 Washburn with an average high temperature of 82.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Dakota. In Washburn, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washburn are June, August and July.
In Washburn, there are 15.2 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 Washburn with an average of 1.5°. This is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Washburn, there are 185.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
In Washburn, there are 39.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Washburn 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 Washburn with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.4 inches in Washburn means that it is drier than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Washburn with 11.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 76.6 rainy days annually in Washburn, which is about average compared to other 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 39.6 inches in Washburn means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. December is the snowiest month in Washburn with 9.7 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Jobs
Compare Washburn,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Washburn, North Dakota to any other city in the US.