Russell, ND has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The average temperature in the winter months is just below freezing while the summer months average around 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation levels tend to be highest in spring and early summer, with an average of 17 inches falling annually. Snowfall amounts vary from year to year but usually range between 25 and 30 inches per year. Despite the cold temperatures, Russell is generally sunny throughout the year with about 200 days of sunshine every year.
Russell, North Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Russell 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 Russell. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Russell gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 71 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 2
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year