Ransom County Climate
Ransom County, North Dakota
Avg Annual Temp
43.2°F
Annual Precip
22.9"
Annual Snowfall
46.7"
Extreme Heat Days
14.25
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Ransom County Weather
Warmer but Still Northern
Ransom County's 43.2°F annual average is higher than many neighbors but remains below the national median. This area represents a slightly more temperate pocket of the Great Plains.
Above the State Average
This county is warmer than the 41.0°F state average, making it one of the more mild regions in North Dakota. It is also wetter than average, receiving 22.9 inches of precipitation annually.
Wetter and Warmer Locally
Ransom is nearly five degrees warmer on average than Pembina County. It also sees more extreme heat, with 14 days over 90°F compared to just 4 in the north.
Hot Summers and Heavy Snow
Summer temperatures average 69.4°F, with July hitting 71.6°F. Winter remains cold at 14.6°F on average, and the county receives a significant 46.7 inches of annual snowfall.
Manage Both Heat and Snow
The 14 extreme heat days make air conditioning a wise investment here. Additionally, residents must be prepared for the highest snowfall in the region at 46.7 inches per year.
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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.