Dunseith, ND has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and warm summers. The average temperature in the winter months is around 25°F while during summertime the temperatures can reach up to 80°F. Precipitation in Dunseith is low, averaging just 13 inches of precipitation throughout the year. This means that much of the area is dry and arid, making it important to conserve water resources whenever possible. Snowfall is also relatively low, usually around 6 inches annually on average. Despite this, winters are still generally cold and long, making warm clothing and shelter essential for surviving the winter months.
Dunseith, North Dakota gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dunseith averages 44 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 Dunseith. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dunseith gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -5
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year