Emmons County Climate
Emmons County, North Dakota
Avg Annual Temp
42.0°F
Annual Precip
19.1"
Annual Snowfall
41.6"
Extreme Heat Days
15.75
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Emmons County Weather
A Typical Great Plains Climate
Emmons County averages 42.0°F, sitting about 13 degrees below the national median. It occupies a transitional zone between the humid eastern plains and the arid west.
Aligns With North Dakota Norms
The county mirrors state averages almost perfectly, with 42.0°F and 19.1 inches of precipitation. These figures nearly match the 41.0°F and 19.5-inch state benchmarks.
Drier Than the Red River Valley
Emmons is drier than eastern counties like Cass, receiving about 4.5 fewer inches of precipitation. It shares a similar snowfall profile of 41.6 inches with its western neighbors.
Warm Julys and Snowy Winters
July is warm at 70.3°F, while January dips to an average of 11.2°F. The county experiences a significant 16 days of extreme heat where temperatures top 90°F.
Insulate for Extreme Swings
Homeowners should prepare for 16 days of 90°F heat and 41.6 inches of snow. Good attic insulation helps regulate temperatures that range from 11.2°F in January to 70.3°F in July.
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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.