Continental
Climate Type
Common
Winter Extremes
Variable
Precipitation Trend
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average Annual Temperature Range (°F) | 100 | 70 |
National ranking
How states rank by annual precipitation.
| #1 | Georgia | 1,270 |
| #2 | North Carolina | 1,250 |
| #3 | New Jersey | 1,180 |
| #4 | Virginia | 1,100 |
| #5 | Ohio | 1,040 |
| #6 | Wisconsin | 840 |
| #7 | Washington | 840 |
| #8 | Michigan | 830 |
| #9 | Arizona | 340 |
| #10 | Illinois | 39 |
| #11 | Vermont | 20 |
| #12 | South Dakota | 15 |
| #13 | Delaware | 13.5 |
| #14 | Utah | 12 |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 10.6 |
| #16 | Maine | 3.2 |
| #17 | Minnesota | 3 |
| #18 | New Hampshire | 3 |
| #19 | Montana | 2.7 |
| #20 | Colorado | 2.5 |
| #21 | Oregon | 2.2 |
| #22 | Wyoming | 2 |
| #23 | Massachusetts | 1.6 |
| #24 | Florida | 1.4 |
| #25 | New Mexico | 1.4 |
| #26 | Indiana | 1.2 |
| #27 | Missouri | 1 |
| #28 | Alaska | 1 |
| #29 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #30 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
North Dakota's continental climate produces some of the widest seasonal temperature swings in the country, with harsh winters and warm summers shaping agriculture and energy demand alike.
Did you know?
- North Dakota can see temperature swings of over 100°F between winter lows and summer highs.