Burke, ND County has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers. During the summer months, temperatures typically reach into the mid-80s during the day and cool to the low-50s at night. Winters bring colder temperatures with highs in the 30s and lows in the teens. Snowfall is common during winter months with occasional snowstorms that can bring heavy accumulation of several feet. The average amount of annual snowfall is approximately 25 inches. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, making for pleasant weather throughout all four seasons.
Burke County, North Dakota gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Burke County averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Burke County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Burke County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 72 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -1
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year