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United States / North Dakota / Bismarck Metro Area / Burleigh County / McKenzie / Zip Codes
McKenzie, ND experiences a variety of weather conditions throughout the year. The summers are typically hot and humid, with temperatures averaging around 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to an average of 65 degrees at night. Winter temperatures typically stay below freezing, with snow accumulation that can sometimes reach over one foot in certain areas. Spring and autumn usually bring moderate temperatures, with occasional rain showers or snowfall bringing some respite from the intense summer heat. Overall, McKenzie enjoys a mild climate that makes it a great place to live all year round.

McKenzie, North Dakota gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

McKenzie averages 37 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 McKenzie. The US average is 205 sunny days.

McKenzie gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 2
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in McKenzie, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMcKenzie, North DakotaUnited States
  18.5 in.38.1 in.
  36.8 in.27.8 in.
  77.1 days106.2 days
  200 days205 days
  83.6°85.8°
  1.9°21.7°
  6.67
  34.3
  1706 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 McKenzie with an average high temperature of 83.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Dakota. In McKenzie, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for McKenzie are June, August and July.
In McKenzie, there are 15.2 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 McKenzie with an average of 1.9°. This is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In McKenzie, there are 181.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In McKenzie, there are 36.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in McKenzie 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 McKenzie 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 6% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.5 inches in McKenzie means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in McKenzie with 10.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 77.1 rainy days annually in McKenzie, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 36.8 inches in McKenzie means that it is less snowy than most places in North Dakota. December is the snowiest month in McKenzie with 7.2 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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