Horseshoe Valley, ND Climate


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Horseshoe Valley, ND is known for its pleasant climate during the spring and summer months. Temperatures in the area range from mild to warm during this period, with average highs rarely exceeding 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The winter months tend to be much colder than the other seasons, with average lows tending to drop into the single digits and negative temperatures at times. Rainfall is relatively low throughout the year but snowfall can be common in late fall and early winter. Overall, Horseshoe Valley has a moderate climate that is quite pleasant during much of the year.

Horseshoe Valley, North Dakota gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Horseshoe Valley averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Horseshoe Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Horseshoe Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 68 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Horseshoe Valley 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 Horseshoe Valley, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Horseshoe Valley with an average high temperature of 82.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Dakota. In Horseshoe Valley, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Horseshoe Valley are June, August and July.
In Horseshoe Valley, there are 15.0 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 Horseshoe Valley with an average of 1.1°. This is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Horseshoe Valley, there are 184.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
In Horseshoe Valley, there are 41.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Horseshoe Valley 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 Horseshoe Valley 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 Horseshoe Valley means that it is drier than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Horseshoe Valley with 10.2 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.3 rainy days. There are 67.6 rainy days annually in Horseshoe Valley, 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 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 39.1 inches in Horseshoe Valley means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Horseshoe Valley with 8.6 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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