Drayton, ND has a humid continental climate with long, cold winters and relatively short summers. Average daytime temperatures range from single digits in the winter months to the mid-80s in the summer months. Precipitation is plentiful throughout the year, with occasional snowfall occurring in the winter. The area experiences abundant sunshine and low humidity levels due to its location on the prairie. Temperatures can become quite extreme at times, with very cold winter lows and high summertime highs.
Drayton, North Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Drayton averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Drayton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Drayton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -5
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year