Wells County, ND Climate

Wells, ND County has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The area experiences an average of 16 inches of precipitation per year, with the most occurring in June. During winter months, temperatures can reach below freezing levels and snowfall is common. In the summer months, temperatures may reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and there are often thunderstorms. The area experiences all four seasons, making it a great place for outdoor activities or just relaxing in the sunshine.

Wells County, North Dakota gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Wells County averages 33 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 Wells County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Wells County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 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 -1
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Wells County is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Dakota.

9.2 Summer - 3.8 Winter

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

Climate	Wells, North Dakota	United States
	18.2 in.	38.1 in.
	33.4 in.	27.8 in.
	67.1 days	106.2 days
	200 days	205 days
	81.1°	85.8°
	-0.8°	21.7°
	6.5	7
	2.9	4.3
	1686 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 Wells County with an average high temperature of 81.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Dakota. In Wells County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Wells County are August, June and July.

In Wells County, there are 10.2 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 Wells County with an average of -0.8°. This is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.

In Wells County, there are 186.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Dakota.

In Wells County, there are 44.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.

Humidity in Wells 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 Wells County with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 48% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.2 inches in Wells County means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.

June is the rainiest month in Wells County with 9.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.5 rainy days. There are 67.1 rainy days annually in Wells County, which is less rainy than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 37% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 33.4 inches in Wells County means that it is one of the least snowy places in North Dakota. December is the snowiest month in Wells County with 7.2 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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