McIntosh County Climate
McIntosh County, North Dakota
Avg Annual Temp
41.3°F
Annual Precip
20.7"
Annual Snowfall
42.4"
Extreme Heat Days
11.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About McIntosh County Weather
A Classic Cold Continental Climate
McIntosh County has an annual average temperature of 41.3°F, significantly lower than the national median. This reflects a humid continental climate where temperatures fluctuate dramatically between extremes.
Slightly Warmer than the State Average
The county's 41.3°F average temperature sits just above the North Dakota state average of 41.0°F. It ranks in the middle tier of counties for warmth across the state.
Higher Precipitation than Western Neighbors
With 20.7 inches of annual precipitation, McIntosh is wetter than the state average of 19.5 inches. This makes it significantly more humid than neighboring McKenzie, which sees only 17.0 inches.
Harsh Winters and Brief Summer Heat
January temperatures average a frigid 10.9°F, and the county receives 42.4 inches of annual snowfall. Summers are mild, though the area still sees about 12 days a year where temperatures exceed 90°F.
Prepare for Deep Snow and Cold
Residents must maintain high-efficiency heating systems to handle winter averages of 14.2°F. Snow removal equipment is a necessity to manage the 42.4 inches of annual accumulation.
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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.