Helendale, ND is located in the heart of North Dakota and has a continental climate. Summers are warm to hot with temperatures averaging in the high 70s to low 80s (degrees Fahrenheit) while winters are cold and snowy with temperatures typically below freezing. The amount of precipitation varies throughout the year, with significant snowfall during the winter months and spring rains during the summer months. Snow lingers well into spring in Helendale, and thunderstorms are common in late summer and early fall. Overall, summers are pleasant but short and winters can be lengthy and harsh, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, or ice fishing.
Helendale, North Dakota gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Helendale averages 38 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 Helendale. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Helendale gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 72 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -1
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year