Burleigh County, ND has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. The average annual temperature is around 43 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average precipitation is 13.2 inches per year. During the winter months, temperatures can often drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit and snowfall averages around 40 inches annually. Summers are often hot and dry, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. With low humidity levels, the summer heat can be especially grueling at times. However, precipitation during the spring months helps to offset some of this dryness, providing necessary moisture for vegetation growth in the area.
Burleigh County, North Dakota gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Burleigh County averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Burleigh County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Burleigh County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year