Lohnes, ND Climate


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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Benson County / Lohnes / Zip Codes
Lohnes, ND is located in the Northern Plains region of the U.S., and as such, experiences a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach over 90 degrees Fahrenheit while winters are known for freezing temperatures and occasional snowfall. The average precipitation for this area is around 16 inches per year, varying from season to season depending on weather patterns. The majority of this precipitation occurs during summer thunderstorms which often bring strong winds and hail to the area. Overall, Lohnes has a typical continental climate with distinct seasonal changes and milder conditions than other parts of North Dakota.

Lohnes, North Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lohnes averages 44 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 Lohnes. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lohnes gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -2
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lohnes is 6.3 (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 Lohnes, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLohnes, North DakotaUnited States
  21.1 in.38.1 in.
  44.3 in.27.8 in.
  86.8 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  80.9°85.8°
  -1.7°21.7°
  6.37
  34.3
  1496 ft.2443 ft.
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 Lohnes with an average high temperature of 80.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In Lohnes, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lohnes are August, June and July.
In Lohnes, there are 9.3 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 Lohnes with an average of -1.7°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Lohnes, there are 181.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Lohnes, there are 47.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Lohnes 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 Lohnes with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 48% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.1 inches in Lohnes means that it is wetter than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Lohnes with 10.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.2 rainy days. There are 86.8 rainy days annually in Lohnes, which is rainier than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 44.3 inches in Lohnes means that it is snowier than most places in North Dakota. December is the snowiest month in Lohnes with 9.5 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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