Ryder, ND has a semi-arid continental climate with vast temperature extremes throughout the year. Summers are warm and dry with temperatures often reaching into the upper 80s Fahrenheit, while winters are cold and sometimes harsh with temperatures dropping below 0掳F. Winters bring heavy snows to the region, usually beginning in October and lasting through March. Precipitation is scarce throughout most of the year, but the region does receive some rainfall during summer months. Ryder is located in an area of relative low humidity making it comfortable for most of the year.
Ryder, North Dakota gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ryder averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Ryder. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ryder gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 76 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 0
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year