Barr Butte, ND Climate


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Barr Butte, North Dakota is known for its mild climate. Summers in the area can reach moderate temperatures, with average highs in the mid-70s Fahrenheit and lows that rarely drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. In the winter, temperatures stay relatively mild, with average highs in the 30s and lows dipping down into the teens. While snowfall is common during this time of year, it tends to be light compared to other areas of the country. The area also experiences moderate amounts of rainfall throughout the year, providing ample moisture for local vegetation.

Barr Butte, North Dakota gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Barr Butte averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Barr Butte. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Barr Butte gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 65 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -2
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Barr Butte is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Dakota.

9.1 Summer - 3.8 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Barr Butte, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Barr Butte with an average high temperature of 81.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Dakota. In Barr Butte, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Barr Butte are June, August and July.
In Barr Butte, there are 14.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Barr Butte with an average of -2.0°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Barr Butte, there are 197.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in North Dakota.
In Barr Butte, there are 46.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Barr Butte 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 Barr Butte with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 50% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.6 inches in Barr Butte means that it is one of the driest places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Barr Butte with 9.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 2.7 rainy days. There are 65.3 rainy days annually in Barr Butte, which is one of the least rainy places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 37.3 inches in Barr Butte means that it is less snowy than most places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Barr Butte with 8.0 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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