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United States / North Dakota / Wahpeton Metro Area / Richland County / Elma / Zip Codes
Elma, ND has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. During the summer months, temperatures range from the high 70s to mid-80s (Fahrenheit) and during the winter months temperatures range from the low 20s to mid-30s (Fahrenheit). The area receives an average of 25 inches of rain each year, mostly in spring and summer months with light snowfall in winter. Elma, ND enjoys approximately 1,800 hours of sunshine each year and is known for its clear blue skies.

Elma, North Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Elma averages 41 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 Elma. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Elma gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 0
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

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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 Elma with an average high temperature of 83.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Dakota. In Elma, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Elma are June, August and July.
In Elma, there are 11.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Elma with an average of 0.3°. This is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Elma, there are 173.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in North Dakota.
In Elma, there are 40.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Elma is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Elma with 3.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 24.0 inches in Elma means that it is one of the wettest places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Elma with 10.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 86.9 rainy days annually in Elma, which is rainier than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.6 inches in Elma means that it is snowier than most places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Elma with 8.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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