Hettinger County Climate
Hettinger County, North Dakota
Avg Annual Temp
43.0°F
Annual Precip
16.6"
Annual Snowfall
44.3"
Extreme Heat Days
24.55
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Hettinger County Weather
A Semi-Arid Climate with Big Swings
Hettinger County averages 43.0°F annually, which is mild for North Dakota but still 12 degrees below the national median. The area is characterized by low precipitation and high temperature variability.
Leading the State in Warmth
At 43.0°F, Hettinger is significantly warmer than the state average of 41.0°F. It represents the warmer, southwestern tier of the state’s climate profile.
Warmer and Drier than the Valley
Hettinger is much warmer than McHenry (40.1°F) and receives 5.7 inches less precipitation than Grand Forks. It is one of the driest counties in the set at 16.6 inches of annual rain.
High Heat and Sweeping Snow
This county endures 25 days of extreme heat above 90°F, the highest in this group. Despite the summer heat, winters bring 44.3 inches of snow and a January average of 15.9°F.
Prepare for Sun and Snow
Reliable HVAC systems must handle both the 25 extreme heat days and the 18.3°F winter average. Landscaping should focus on drought-resistant plants to account for the low 16.6-inch annual precipitation.
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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.