Burke County Climate
Burke County, North Dakota
Avg Annual Temp
38.0°F
Annual Precip
15.7"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
7.25
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Burke County Weather
Burke County Faces Frigid Norms
Burke County has an annual average of 38.0°F, marking it as one of the coldest counties in the continental United States. This is far below the national median and reflects its high-latitude position.
The Coldest Reach of the State
At 38.0°F, Burke County sits three degrees below the state average of 41.0°F. It is consistently one of the coldest spots in North Dakota during the winter months.
Drier Than Most State Regions
With 15.7 inches of annual precipitation, Burke is notably drier than the North Dakota average of 19.5 inches. This leads to a landscape dominated by dry prairies and limited humidity.
Short Summers and Intense Cold
Summer heat is limited with only 7 days reaching 90°F, and the July average is a cool 66.3°F. Winter is the dominant season, with January temperatures averaging just 7.7°F.
Focus on Extreme Cold Protection
While local snowfall totals are not available, the 10.2°F winter average necessitates top-tier home heating systems. Residents should prioritize cold-weather survival gear and engine block heaters for vehicles.
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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.