Parshall, ND Climate


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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Mountrail County / Parshall / Zip Codes
Parshall, ND has a typical continental climate with cold winters and mild summers. Winters in Parshall are usually marked by temperatures reaching as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the summers typically stay within the 70-80 degree range. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, and snowfall can be expected from late October to April. The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with an average of 210 sunny days per year, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities when the temperature is amenable.

Parshall, North Dakota gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Parshall averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Parshall. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Parshall gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 88 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 0
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Parshall is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in North Dakota.

9.1 Summer - 3.6 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Parshall, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateParshall, North DakotaUnited States
  17.4 in.38.1 in.
  46.4 in.27.8 in.
  87.5 days106.2 days
  203 days205 days
  80.6°85.8°
  -0.2°21.7°
  6.37
  34.3
  1932 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.

August is the hottest month for Parshall with an average high temperature of 81.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In Parshall, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Parshall are July, August and June.
In Parshall, there are 11.1 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 Parshall with an average of -0.2°. This is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
In Parshall, there are 191.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Parshall, there are 43.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Parshall 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 Parshall with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.4 inches in Parshall means that it is drier than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Parshall with 11.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.1 rainy days. There are 87.5 rainy days annually in Parshall, 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 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 46.4 inches in Parshall means that it is one of the snowiest places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Parshall with 8.5 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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