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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Ramsey County / Hammer / Zip Codes
The climate in Hammer, ND is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures tend to reach the mid to high 70s Fahrenheit, while during the winter they can drop below 0°F. Precipitation levels are fairly low throughout the year, with an average of around 15 inches annually. Snowfall typically begins in late November and continues until late March or early April. The area experiences a fair amount of wind due to its location near Lake Sakakawea. The winds can be quite gusty at times, which can make for some chilly days during the winter months.

Hammer, North Dakota gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hammer averages 37 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 Hammer. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hammer gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -4
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hammer is 6.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in North Dakota.

9.2 Summer - 3.4 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Hammer, 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 Hammer with an average high temperature of 79.6°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in North Dakota. In Hammer, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hammer are August, July and June.
In Hammer, there are 7.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hammer with an average of -4.0°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Hammer, there are 189.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Hammer, there are 53.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Hammer 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 Hammer with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.4 inches in Hammer means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Hammer with 11.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.9 rainy days. There are 86.4 rainy days annually in Hammer, 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 36.5 inches in Hammer means that it is less snowy than most places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Hammer with 7.4 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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