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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Wells County / Bowdon / Zip Codes
Bowdon, ND has a continental climate, which means that it experiences cold winters and hot summers. The average winter temperature is around 14 degrees Fahrenheit and the summer temperature is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It also receives a lot of precipitation throughout the year, with an average annual total of over 23 inches. Additionally, the town is known for its strong winds throughout the year, which can reach up to 30 miles per hour at times. All in all, Bowdon, ND has a diverse climate that offers something for everyone no matter the season.

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

Bowdon averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Bowdon. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bowdon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 61 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -1
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Bowdon 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 Bowdon, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Bowdon with an average high temperature of 80.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In Bowdon, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Bowdon are August, July and June.
In Bowdon, there are 9.1 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 Bowdon with an average of -0.9°. This is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
In Bowdon, there are 189.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Bowdon, there are 44.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Bowdon 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 Bowdon with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 48% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.0 inches in Bowdon means that it is drier than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Bowdon with 9.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 2.9 rainy days. There are 60.6 rainy days annually in Bowdon, which is one of the least rainy places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 35.1 inches in Bowdon means that it is less snowy than most places in North Dakota. December is the snowiest month in Bowdon with 7.5 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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