Rawson, ND
Unincorporated community in McKenzie County, North Dakota
Rawson is a small unincorporated community in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It is 4.6 miles E of Arnegard, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 58831.
Rawson at a glance
- State
- North Dakota
- County
- McKenzie County
- ZIP code
- 58831
- Nearest town
- Arnegard (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 47.8194, -103.5403
Weather in Rawson now
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Rawson weather by the hour
Rawson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rawson.
This week in Rawson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rawson
What is the weather usually like in Rawson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 15.7 inprecipitation per year · 398 mm
- 50.4 insnowfall per year · 128 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rawson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WATFORD CITY, ND US (USC00329233), adjusted for the elevation of Rawson.
Rawson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rawson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:36 AM | 5:31 PM | 8 h 54 min |
| February | 7:57 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| March | 8:04 AM | 8:01 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:45 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 9:27 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:56 PM | 16 h 3 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:50 PM | 15 h 40 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 9:08 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September | 7:30 AM | 8:08 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 8:12 AM | 7:07 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:58 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| December | 8:34 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rawson?
Rawson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 15.7 inches (398 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rawson 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 Rawson
The closest live webcam is Grassy Butte, 31.1 miles SE of Rawson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rawson.
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Questions about Rawson
Where is Rawson, ND?
Rawson is an unincorporated community in McKenzie County, North Dakota, 4.6 miles E of Arnegard.
What county is Rawson in?
Rawson is in McKenzie County, North Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Rawson, ND?
The ZIP code for Rawson is 58831.
What is the nearest town to Rawson?
Arnegard, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rawson?
Yes. The closest is Grassy Butte, 31.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rawson?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Rawson?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Rawson?
About 15.7 inches (398 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rawson?
Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rawson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rawson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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