Hay, ND has a continental climate with warm and dry summers and cold winters. Winters are generally very long and cold with temperatures dropping to below -20 degrees Fahrenheit on average, while summers are hot and dry with highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s. Precipitation is scarce throughout the year, averaging only about 13 inches annually and mostly falling between April and June. Due to its location in the Great Plains, the area is susceptible to strong winds, particularly during spring months. The city experiences occasional snowfall each winter which can lead to hazardous driving conditions.
Hay, North Dakota gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hay 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 Hay. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hay gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 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 37 inches of snow a year