Garfield, ND has a semi-arid climate, with cold winters, hot summers, and low precipitation throughout the year. Summers are warm with temperatures typically ranging from the mid-60s to upper 80s degrees Fahrenheit while winters are significantly colder with temperatures ranging from the mid-teens to the mid-30s. The average annual snowfall for Garfield is about 20 inches. There is usually at least one month during the winter where the temperature remains below freezing for multiple days in a row. Overall, Garfield has mild weather compared to other locations in North Dakota.
Garfield, North Dakota gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Garfield 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 Garfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Garfield gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 -3
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year