Prairie Junction, ND
Unincorporated community in Mountrail County, North Dakota
Prairie Junction is a small unincorporated community in Mountrail County, North Dakota. It is 3.6 miles NW of Plaza, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 58756.
Prairie Junction at a glance
- State
- North Dakota
- County
- Mountrail County
- ZIP code
- 58756
- Nearest town
- Plaza (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 47.9914, -101.9022
Weather in Prairie Junction now
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Prairie Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie Junction.
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What is the weather usually like in Prairie Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 0°F average low
- 18.7 inprecipitation per year · 476 mm
- 49.4 insnowfall per year · 125 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie Junction: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAX, ND US (USC00325638), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie Junction.
Prairie Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:30 AM | 5:23 PM | 8 h 53 min |
| February | 7:51 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| March | 7:58 AM | 7:54 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 9:50 PM | 16 h 5 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 9:44 PM | 15 h 42 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 8:01 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 8:05 AM | 7:00 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| November | 7:52 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| December | 8:28 AM | 4:56 PM | 8 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prairie Junction?
Prairie Junction has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).
It gets about 18.7 inches (476 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prairie Junction 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 Prairie Junction
The closest live webcam is Minot, 34.2 miles NE of Prairie Junction.
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Questions about Prairie Junction
Where is Prairie Junction, ND?
Prairie Junction is an unincorporated community in Mountrail County, North Dakota, 3.6 miles NW of Plaza.
What county is Prairie Junction in?
Prairie Junction is in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie Junction, ND?
The ZIP code for Prairie Junction is 58756.
What is the nearest town to Prairie Junction?
Plaza, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie Junction?
Yes. The closest is Minot, 34.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie Junction?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie Junction?
January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie Junction?
About 18.7 inches (476 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Prairie Junction?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prairie Junction?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie Junction have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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