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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Ramsey County / Freshwater / Zip Codes
Freshwater, ND is known for its mild climate throughout the year. Average temperatures in the summer range from a high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit to a low of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter months, temperatures typically stay between a high of 37 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 6 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall averages around 25 inches annually, and snowfall sees an average of 45 inches each winter season. The area is known for its sunny days and generally mild climate, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities throughout the year.

Freshwater, North Dakota gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Freshwater averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Freshwater. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Freshwater 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -3
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Freshwater is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in North Dakota.

9.2 Summer - 3.5 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Freshwater, 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 Freshwater with an average high temperature of 79.3°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in North Dakota. In Freshwater, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Freshwater are August, July and June.
In Freshwater, there are 6.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in North Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Freshwater with an average of -3.1°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Freshwater, there are 186.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Freshwater, there are 51.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Freshwater 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 Freshwater with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.6 inches in Freshwater means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Freshwater with 11.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.2 rainy days. There are 87.3 rainy days annually in Freshwater, which is rainier than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 33.6 inches in Freshwater means that it is one of the least snowy places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Freshwater with 7.0 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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