Potsdam, ND has a continental climate characterized by warm and humid summers and cold and dry winters. The average temperature during the summer months is around 70°F (21°C), while the winter months can dip to an average of 15°F (-9°C). Precipitation in Potsdam is usually moderate, averaging just over 24 inches (61 cm) annually. Snowfall is substantial, with an average of nearly 30 inches (76 cm) of snow each year. With its wide range of temperatures between the seasons, Potsdam’s climate offers something for everyone throughout the year.
Potsdam, North Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Potsdam averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Potsdam. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Potsdam gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 65 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 2
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year