Richland County Climate
Richland County, North Dakota
Avg Annual Temp
42.5°F
Annual Precip
24.1"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
12.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Richland County Weather
Mild for the Region
Richland County averages 42.5°F annually, which is warmer than much of North Dakota but still trails the national median. It serves as a transition point to the slightly warmer Midwest.
One of the State's Warmest
At 42.5°F, Richland exceeds the 41.0°F state average by a significant margin. It is also one of the wettest counties in the state, receiving 24.1 inches of precipitation annually.
Wetter than Southern Peers
Richland receives more precipitation than neighboring Sargent County's 23.2 inches. It also averages about one degree warmer than Sargent, making it a regional outlier.
Warm Summers and 12 Heat Days
July averages 71.2°F with 12 days exceeding 90°F, the highest in the immediate area. Winter remains cold with a 13.5°F average, though January stays just below double digits at 9.8°F.
Plan for Humidity and Heat
With 24.1 inches of precipitation, moisture management and sump pumps are important for homeowners. Air conditioning is a frequent necessity during the 12 annual extreme heat days.
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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.