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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Sheridan County / Martin / Zip Codes
Martin, ND is a small town located in the northern part of the state. The climate in Martin is typical for this part of North Dakota, with cold winters and hot summers. During the winter months, temperatures range from 0°F to 25°F with moderate snowfall and occasional cold snaps. Summers are typically warm and dry, with temperatures reaching into the 80s and 90s during July and August. During spring and fall, there are usually mild temperatures with occasional rain showers. Overall, Martin has a moderate climate with four distinct seasons throughout the year.

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

Martin averages 29 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 Martin. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Martin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 60 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 29 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Martin is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in North Dakota.

9.3 Summer - 3.9 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Martin, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMartin, North DakotaUnited States
  17.6 in.38.1 in.
  28.9 in.27.8 in.
  60.2 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  81.8°85.8°
  -1.2°21.7°
  6.67
  34.3
  1627 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 Martin with an average high temperature of 81.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Dakota. In Martin, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Martin are June, August and July.
In Martin, there are 12.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Martin with an average of -1.2°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Martin, there are 186.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Martin, there are 46.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Martin 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 Martin with 3.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.6 inches in Martin means that it is drier than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Martin with 9.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.1 rainy days. There are 60.2 rainy days annually in Martin, which is one of the least rainy places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 28.9 inches in Martin means that it is one of the least snowy places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Martin with 5.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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