Willow Vale, ND Climate


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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Bottineau County / Willow Vale / Zip Codes
Willow Vale, ND has a temperate climate with hot and humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average temperature in the summer months is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit while the average temperature in winter months is around 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The area typically receives around 30 inches of precipitation each year, ensuring that it stays green throughout the year. During the summer months, thunderstorms are common due to rising temperatures as well as high humidity levels. In winter, snowfall can be frequent but usually does not last long thanks to strong winds. Overall, Willow Vale enjoys moderate temperatures year-round and plenty of precipitation to keep the area lush and green.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9 Summer - 3.5 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Willow Vale, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWillow Vale, North DakotaUnited States
  17.7 in.38.1 in.
  38.2 in.27.8 in.
  73.1 days106.2 days
  201 days205 days
  80.8°85.8°
  -4.9°21.7°
  6.37
  34.3
  1499 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 Willow Vale with an average high temperature of 80.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In Willow Vale, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Willow Vale are August, July and June.
In Willow Vale, there are 10.2 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 Willow Vale with an average of -4.9°. This is one of the coldest places in North Dakota.
In Willow Vale, there are 200.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in North Dakota.
In Willow Vale, there are 55.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Willow Vale 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 Willow Vale with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 49% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.7 inches in Willow Vale means that it is drier than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Willow Vale with 10.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.8 rainy days. There are 73.1 rainy days annually in Willow Vale, 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 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 38.2 inches in Willow Vale means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Willow Vale with 8.5 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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