Sargent County Climate
Sargent County, North Dakota
Avg Annual Temp
41.5°F
Annual Precip
23.2"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
8.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Sargent County Weather
Continental Highs and Lows
Sargent County averages 41.5°F annually, which is cold by national standards but typical for the Northern Plains. The climate is characterized by significant seasonal shifts.
Near the State Average
The county's 41.5°F average is very close to the statewide North Dakota average of 41.0°F. It is wetter than many western counties, receiving 23.2 inches of annual precipitation.
Drier than Eastern Richland
While similar in temperature, Sargent is drier than neighboring Richland County by nearly an inch of rain. It is much warmer than northern counties like Rolette by over four degrees.
Warm July with Moderate Heat
July averages 70.2°F and the county experiences 9 days of extreme heat over 90°F. Winter is cold but slightly milder than the north, averaging 12.7°F from December to February.
Prepare for All Seasons
Residents should maintain both heating and cooling systems for the 70°F summers and 8.9°F Januarys. The 23.2 inches of precipitation suggests a need for good roof maintenance and drainage.
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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.