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United States / North Dakota / Fargo Metro Area / Cass County / Empire / Zip Codes
Empire, ND is known for its temperate climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Summers have mild temperatures, rarely exceeding 85 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures can drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit occasionally. The area experiences an average of 30 inches of snowfall annually, making it a great spot for outdoor activities such as skiing and snowshoeing. The area also receives high amounts of sunshine throughout the year, with more than 2200 hours recorded annually. This makes Empire a great place to live or visit in any season!

Empire, North Dakota gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Empire averages 38 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 Empire. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Empire 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -2
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 3.7 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Empire, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateEmpire, North DakotaUnited States
  22.0 in.38.1 in.
  37.9 in.27.8 in.
  76.9 days106.2 days
  197 days205 days
  82.4°85.8°
  -2.0°21.7°
  6.57
  3.14.3
  1053 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 Empire with an average high temperature of 82.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Dakota. In Empire, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Empire are June, August and July.
In Empire, there are 12.1 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 Empire with an average of -2.0°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Empire, there are 179.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Empire, there are 46.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Empire 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 Empire with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 43% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.0 inches in Empire means that it is wetter than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Empire with 9.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 76.9 rainy days annually in Empire, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 37.9 inches in Empire means that it is less snowy than most places in North Dakota. December is the snowiest month in Empire with 8.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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