Ray, ND has a semi-arid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers in Ray are typically sunny with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the low 90s. Winters tend to be cold, but generally mild with average temperatures ranging from around 5掳F in January and February up to the low 40s during midwinter months. Snowfall is common throughout winter months and can range anywhere between 3 inches to over 15 inches depending on the year. Despite its harsh winters, Ray remains an excellent place for outdoor activities thanks to its dry air and sunny skies during summer months.
Ray, North Dakota gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ray averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Ray. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ray gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is -1
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year