Kandiyohi, ND Climate


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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Burke County / Kandiyohi / Zip Codes
Kandiyohi, ND has a humid continental climate with distinct four seasons. Summers in Kandiyohi are generally warm with temperatures reaching into the high 80s and low 90s Fahrenheit while winters bring cold temperatures with lows around 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year in the form of rain and snow alike. Overall, Kandiyohi's climate is one that experiences extreme temperatures combined with ample moisture, making it an ideal place for those who enjoy a variety of weather conditions.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Kandiyohi is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in North Dakota.

9.1 Summer - 3.6 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Kandiyohi, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKandiyohi, North DakotaUnited States
  17.2 in.38.1 in.
  40.7 in.27.8 in.
  75.8 days106.2 days
  205 days205 days
  80.2°85.8°
  -0.9°21.7°
  6.37
  3.14.3
  2350 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.

August is the hottest month for Kandiyohi with an average high temperature of 80.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In Kandiyohi, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Kandiyohi are July, August and June.
In Kandiyohi, there are 10.6 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 Kandiyohi with an average of -0.9°. This is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
In Kandiyohi, there are 195.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Kandiyohi, there are 48.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Kandiyohi 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.
July is the wettest month in Kandiyohi with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.2 inches in Kandiyohi means that it is drier than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Kandiyohi with 10.8 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 3.8 rainy days. There are 75.8 rainy days annually in Kandiyohi, which is less rainy than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.7 inches in Kandiyohi means that it is snowier than most places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Kandiyohi with 9.6 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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