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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / LaMoure County / Raney / Zip Codes
Raney, ND has a semi-arid climate with long, hot summers and cold winters. Annual precipitation averages around 16 inches (405 mm), with summer months receiving slightly more rain than winter months. The area usually experiences low humidity and strong winds throughout the year, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities like camping or hiking. During the winter months temperatures can drop to near -20°F (-29°C). Spring days are usually mild and sunny while autumn brings cool temperatures and colorful foliage.
Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Raney is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Dakota.

9.3 Summer - 3.8 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Raney, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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  82.2°85.8°
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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 Raney with an average high temperature of 82.2°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in North Dakota. In Raney, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Raney are June, August and July.
In Raney, there are 11.9 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 Raney with an average of 1.7°. This is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Raney, there are 178.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
In Raney, there are 39.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Raney 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 Raney with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.4 inches in Raney means that it is wetter than most places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Raney with 9.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 77.9 rainy days annually in Raney, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.1 inches in Raney means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Raney with 9.9 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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