Fairdale, ND has a temperate continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 45°F, with temperatures ranging from the high 90s during summer months to below 0°F in winter. Precipitation is fairly average throughout the year, with an annual average of 27 inches of rain and 6 inches of snow. The spring and summer months are generally wetter than the autumn and winter months due to seasonal thunderstorms. During the winter months, Fairdale typically experiences strong winds that can make temperatures feel colder than they actually are.
Fairdale, North Dakota gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairdale averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Fairdale. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairdale gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -6
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year