Greatstone, ND Climate


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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / McLean County / Greatstone / Zip Codes
Greatstone, ND has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The temperature in summer typically ranges from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit, while in winter temperatures are usually between -10 to 25°F. There is also plenty of precipitation throughout the year, with an average of about 33 inches annually. Snowfall can range from a few inches to several feet in certain months, depending on the season and location within the city limits. Additionally, Greatstone is often subject to strong winds throughout the year due to its inland location.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.2 Summer - 3.9 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Greatstone, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGreatstone, North DakotaUnited States
  17.8 in.38.1 in.
  39.2 in.27.8 in.
  67.8 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  82.1°85.8°
  0.9°21.7°
  6.57
  3.14.3
  1974 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 Greatstone with an average high temperature of 82.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Dakota. In Greatstone, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Greatstone are June, August and July.
In Greatstone, there are 14.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Greatstone with an average of 0.9°. This is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Greatstone, there are 185.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
In Greatstone, there are 41.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Greatstone 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 Greatstone with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.8 inches in Greatstone means that it is drier than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Greatstone with 10.2 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.4 rainy days. There are 67.8 rainy days annually in Greatstone, which is less rainy than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 39.2 inches in Greatstone means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Greatstone with 8.4 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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