Bismarck, North Dakota has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are generally warm and humid with temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to low 80s Fahrenheit while winters can be very cold and snowy with temperatures often dipping below zero. The region receives an average of 23 inches of precipitation annually, most of it falling in the form of snow. Birtsell experiences long periods of sunshine throughout the year but thunderstorms and strong winds can occur during the summer months. The area is also known for its unpredictable weather, which can quickly change from hot and dry one day to cold and wet the next.
Birtsell, North Dakota gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Birtsell averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Birtsell. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Birtsell gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 79 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 0
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year