Pembina County, ND Climate

Pembina County in North Dakota has a humid continental climate, characterized by cold winters and hot summers. Temperatures in winter can reach extreme lows of -20 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the summer temperatures can climb to near 90. Average precipitation is fairly low at around 16 inches of rain per year, but the area does receive an average of 53 inches of snowfall each year. The region typically experiences strong winds throughout the spring and summer months, although it can get quite windy during most times of the year. Despite its cold temperatures and moderate snowfall rate, this area still sees plenty of sunshine during the warmer months, with about 250 sunny days on average annually.

Pembina County, North Dakota gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Pembina County averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Pembina County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pembina County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 79 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 -4
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.2 Summer - 3.4 Winter

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Pembina County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Pembina, North Dakota	United States
	20.3 in.	38.1 in.
	36.9 in.	27.8 in.
	78.5 days	106.2 days
	197 days	205 days
	79.8°	85.8°
	-4.0°	21.7°
	6.3	7
	2.9	4.3
	890 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.

July is the hottest month for Pembina County with an average high temperature of 79.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In Pembina County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pembina County are August, July and June.

In Pembina County, there are 7.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Dakota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pembina County with an average of -4.0°. This is colder than most places in North Dakota.

In Pembina County, there are 184.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.

In Pembina County, there are 53.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.

Humidity in Pembina County 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 Pembina County with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.3 inches in Pembina County means that it is wetter than most places in North Dakota.

June is the rainiest month in Pembina County with 10.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 78.5 rainy days annually in Pembina County, 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 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 36.9 inches in Pembina County means that it is less snowy than most places in North Dakota. December is the snowiest month in Pembina County with 7.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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