Steele, ND County is located in the heart of North Dakota, and as such it experiences all four of the traditional seasons. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures reaching into the upper 80s on most days. Winters can be cold and windy, with temperatures usually dropping below zero at night. Spring and fall bring mild weather, although spring is often accompanied by heavy thunderstorms. The overall climate in Steele County is considered semi-arid, with an average annual precipitation of around 17 inches.
Steele County, North Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Steele County averages 38 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 Steele County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Steele County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -3
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year