Sauk Valley, ND Climate


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Sauk Valley, ND has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures typically range from 25-35 degrees Fahrenheit. On average, Sauk Valley receives about 35 inches of precipitation annually, most of which occurs during the summer months. The region experiences mild winds throughout the year with occasional gusts reaching up to 10 mph during the winter season. Overall, Sauk Valley has a pleasant climate that is ideal for outdoor activities during all four seasons.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

  ClimateSauk Valley, North DakotaUnited States
  15.1 in.38.1 in.
  35.6 in.27.8 in.
  79.4 days106.2 days
  205 days205 days
  81.3°85.8°
  -1.4°21.7°
  6.37
  3.74.3
  2263 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 Sauk Valley with an average high temperature of 81.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In Sauk Valley, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sauk Valley are June, July and August.
In Sauk Valley, 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 Sauk Valley with an average of -1.4°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Sauk Valley, there are 196.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
In Sauk Valley, there are 47.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.
Humidity in Sauk Valley 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.
July is the wettest month in Sauk Valley with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 48% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.1 inches in Sauk Valley means that it is one of the driest places in North Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Sauk Valley with 11.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.9 rainy days. There are 79.4 rainy days annually in Sauk Valley, 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 35.6 inches in Sauk Valley means that it is less snowy than most places in North Dakota. January is the snowiest month in Sauk Valley with 7.5 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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