Climate and monthly weather forecastRalston, ND
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Ralston, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.5°F (-15.3°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C). The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 18.1°F (-7.7°C) at the peak and 4.5°F (-15.3°C) at the low. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Ralston, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 19°F (-7.2°C) and min 5.2°F (-14.9°C). Ralston experiences a transition to a still subzero cold 19°F (-7.2°C) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of February, not greatly differing from January's 18.1°F (-7.7°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Ralston, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C). As February gives way to March, the average high-temperature displays a considerable increase, soaring from a freezing cold 19°F (-7.2°C) to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Ralston, North Dakota, is a chilly spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.8°F (9.9°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C). Ralston's weather in April is characterized by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C) in March to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Ralston, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 64.4°F (18°C) and 46.4°F (8°C). The arrival of May brings a distinct temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Ralston, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.8°F (23.2°C) and 55°F (12.8°C). The commencement of June sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C) in May to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Ralston, North Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 81.1°F (27.3°C) and 59°F (15°C). July registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 81.1°F (27.3°C) at its peak and 59°F (15°C) at the lowest. In July, the average heat index is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Ralston, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 80.8°F (27.1°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C). As July transitions into August, the average high-temperature rests at a still moderately hot 80.8°F (27.1°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Ralston, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 70.2°F (21.2°C). September's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 80.8°F (27.1°C) in August to an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, in Ralston, North Dakota, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.5°F (3.6°C) and max 52.7°F (11.5°C). As October arrives, a noticeable drop in the average high-temperature is witnessed, moving from an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C) in September to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also an icy month in Ralston, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 35.6°F (2°C). With the onset of November, Ralston's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable drop, receding from October's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ralston, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C) and an average high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C). The arrival of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 35.6°F (2°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
The month of January, characterized by an average high of 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and a low of 4.5°F (-15.3°C), is recognized as the coldest.
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.
Throughout the year, in Ralston, North Dakota, there are 89.5 rainfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.
January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.
In Ralston, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 16.22" (412mm) of snow.
January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Ralston.
The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
The month with the most rainfall in Ralston is June, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.
In Ralston, snow does not fall in June through September.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 16h and 0min of daylight.
The highest temperatures are recorded in July, with averages reaching a high of 81.1°F (27.3°C) and a low of 59°F (15°C).
The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.
The month with the highest UV index is July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
With an average relative humidity of 54%, August is the least humid month.
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
Average temperature
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The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).
Average pressure
Ralston, ND
- Average pressure in January:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.18"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.84"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.9"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.9"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed
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- Average wind speed in January:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
10mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in May:
10.1mph - Average wind speed in June:
9.2mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.6mph - Average wind speed in August:
8.6mph - Average wind speed in September:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.8mph - Average wind speed in November:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in December:
10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity
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The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).
Average rainfall
Ralston, ND
- Average rainfall in January:
0.43" - Average rainfall in February:
0.39" - Average rainfall in March:
0.71" - Average rainfall in April:
1.14" - Average rainfall in May:
1.81" - Average rainfall in June:
2.52"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.54" - Average rainfall in August:
1.54" - Average rainfall in September:
1.81" - Average rainfall in October:
1.06" - Average rainfall in November:
0.51" - Average rainfall in December:
0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").
Average rainfall days
Ralston, ND
- Average rainfall days in January:
2 days - Average rainfall days in February:
1.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
6.2 days - Average rainfall days in April:
10.3 days - Average rainfall days in May:
11.5 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
11.7 days - Average rainfall days in August:
10.1 days - Average rainfall days in September:
8.6 days - Average rainfall days in October:
7.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
4.1 days - Average rainfall days in December:
2.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall
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The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
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- Average snowfall days in January:
12 days - Average snowfall days in February:
11.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
8.8 days - Average snowfall days in April:
4.4 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.5 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
2.4 days - Average snowfall days in November:
7.8 days - Average snowfall days in December:
11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
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- Average daylight in January:
8h and 54min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 12min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 42min - Average daylight in May:
15h and 12min - Average daylight in June:
16h and 0min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 36min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 18min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 36min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 48min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 12min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January:
3h and 48min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 18min - Average sunshine in March:
4h and 48min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 18min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 24min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 54min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 36min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 12min - Average sunshine in November:
4h and 54min - Average sunshine in December:
3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days
Ralston, ND
- Average sunshine days in January:
19 days - Average sunshine days in February:
17.7 days - Average sunshine days in March:
17.1 days - Average sunshine days in April:
15.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
17.4 days - Average sunshine days in June:
13.6 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
17 days - Average sunshine days in August:
18.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
19.6 days - Average sunshine days in October:
21 days - Average sunshine days in November:
19.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index
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The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
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The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility
Ralston, ND
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
