Prairie, ND has a humid continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is around 75°F while the average winter temperature is around 5°F. Precipitation in Prairie is generally low, with an average of 22 inches per year. Winter snowfall commonly stays on the ground for several days at a time due to the cold temperatures. Additionally, Prairie experiences frequent thunderstorms, with 20-30 thunderstorm days during the warmer months.
Prairie, North Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Prairie 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 Prairie. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Prairie gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 0
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year