Buford, ND

Unincorporated community in Williams County, North Dakota

Buford is a small unincorporated community in Williams County, North Dakota. It is 8.4 miles NE of Trenton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 58853.

Buford at a glance

State
North Dakota
County
Williams County
ZIP code
58853
Nearest town
Trenton (8.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.9986, -103.9908

Weather in Buford now

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Buford weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buford.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buford

What is the weather usually like in Buford?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-1°22°45°67°90°24°4°Jan29°8°Feb42°19°Mar58°31°Apr69°42°May77°51°Jun85°57°Jul85°55°Aug75°46°Sep58°33°Oct40°20°Nov27°9°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.3"Feb0.5"Mar1.1"Apr2.1"May2.8"Jun2.5"Jul1.7"Aug1.4"Sep0.9"Oct0.5"Nov0.4"Dec

Best time to visit Buford: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILLISTON EXP FARM, ND US (USC00329430), adjusted for the elevation of Buford.

Buford weather month by month

January
24° 4°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
February
29° 8°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
March
42° 19°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
April
58° 31°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
May
69° 42°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
June
77° 51°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
85° 57°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
85° 55°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
75° 46°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
58° 33°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
November
40° 20°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
December
27° 9°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 9.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Buford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:38 AM5:32 PM8 h 53 min
February7:59 AM6:20 PM10 h 20 min
March8:06 AM8:02 PM11 h 56 min
April7:04 AM8:47 PM13 h 43 min
May6:14 AM9:29 PM15 h 15 min
June5:53 AM9:59 PM16 h 5 min
July6:10 AM9:53 PM15 h 42 min
August6:49 AM9:11 PM14 h 21 min
September7:32 AM8:10 PM12 h 38 min
October8:14 AM7:09 PM10 h 54 min
November8:01 AM5:20 PM9 h 19 min
December8:37 AM5:05 PM8 h 27 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Buford?

Buford has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).

It gets about 14.8 inches (375 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Buford is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Buford

The closest live webcam is Grassy Butte, 53.1 miles SE of Buford.

Grassy ButteGrassy Butte · 53.1 mi SEOn Windy
Killdeer › North: RoundaboutKilldeer · 72.4 mi SEOn Windy
Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature TrailMedora · 81.1 mi SOn Windy
MarmarthMarmarth · 117.5 mi SOn Windy
MinotMinot · 125.6 mi EOn Windy
Bismarck › West: BismarckWeather.netBismarck · 167.8 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buford.

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Questions about Buford

Where is Buford, ND?

Buford is an unincorporated community in Williams County, North Dakota, 8.4 miles NE of Trenton.

What county is Buford in?

Buford is in Williams County, North Dakota.

What is the ZIP code of Buford, ND?

The ZIP code for Buford is 58853.

What is the nearest town to Buford?

Trenton, 8.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Buford?

Yes. The closest is Grassy Butte, 53.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Buford?

August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Buford?

January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Buford?

About 14.8 inches (375 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Buford?

Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Buford?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Buford have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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