Watford City, ND enjoys a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Average highs in July reach the mid 80s Fahrenheit (30's Celsius), while average lows in January dip into the single digits Fahrenheit (-10 to -15 Celsius). Precipitation is generally sparse throughout the year, though winter months provide more precipitation than summer months. Watford City experiences an average of only 15 inches (38 cm) of rain annually, most of which falls between October and April. Snowfall is common during winter months, with totals usually reaching around 30 inches (76 cm) per year.
Watford City, North Dakota gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Watford City averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Watford City. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Watford City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 3
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year