Billings County Climate
Billings County, North Dakota
Avg Annual Temp
43.0°F
Annual Precip
16.6"
Annual Snowfall
30.1"
Extreme Heat Days
22.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Billings County Weather
Rugged Climate in the Badlands
Billings County averages 43.0°F annually, which is roughly 10 degrees colder than the national median. The humid continental climate here is heavily influenced by the dry, high-elevation topography of western North Dakota.
Warmth Amidst a Cold State
Averaging two degrees warmer than the state mean of 41.0°F, Billings County is one of North Dakota's warmer regions. This relative warmth is most noticeable during the winter months.
Notable Dryness in the West
Precipitation totals 16.6 inches annually, well below the state average of 19.5 inches. This creates a semi-arid landscape that differs sharply from the state's eastern borders.
Hot Summers and Moderate Snow
Residents see 23 extreme heat days a year and a July average of 70.2°F. Winter is less snowy than the east, with 30.1 inches of snow and a 16.2°F January average.
Prepare for Heat and Drought
The 23 extreme heat days require reliable air conditioning and water conservation efforts. For the 18.3°F winter, standard cold-weather gear is sufficient compared to the state's colder northern counties.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.