Kern, ND has a typical continental climate with large seasonal variations in temperature and precipitation. Summers tend to be warmer than average, with temperatures reaching into the mid-80s on some days. Winters are normally colder, with temperatures dropping below freezing often during the coldest months of the year. Rainfall is usually moderate throughout the year, but snowfall can vary greatly from year to year depending on storm systems passing through the area. Overall, Kern enjoys four seasons of enjoyable weather that make it a great place to live.
Kern, North Dakota gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Kern averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Kern. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Kern gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year