Rider, ND

Unincorporated community in Billings County, North Dakota

Rider is a small unincorporated community in Billings County, North Dakota. It is 5.2 miles E of Medora, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 58645.

Rider at a glance

State
North Dakota
County
Billings County
ZIP code
58645
Nearest town
Medora (5.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
46.9142, -103.6369

Weather in Rider now

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Rider weather by the hour

Rider weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Rider

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rider

What is the weather usually like in Rider?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-2°21°45°68°91°28°3°Jan32°8°Feb44°18°Mar56°29°Apr67°40°May77°50°Jun86°56°Jul85°53°Aug74°43°Sep58°30°Oct42°18°Nov31°7°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.4"Feb0.6"Mar1.6"Apr2.6"May2.9"Jun2.1"Jul1.4"Aug1.4"Sep1.2"Oct0.6"Nov0.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MEDORA, ND US (USC00325813), adjusted for the elevation of Rider.

Rider weather month by month

January
28° 3°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
February
32° 8°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
March
44° 18°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
April
56° 29°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
May
67° 40°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
June
77° 50°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
86° 56°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
85° 53°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
74° 43°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
58° 30°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
November
42° 18°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
December
31° 7°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rider through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:33 AM4:34 PM9 h 1 min
February6:56 AM5:20 PM10 h 24 min
March7:05 AM7:01 PM11 h 56 min
April6:04 AM7:44 PM13 h 40 min
May5:17 AM8:24 PM15 h 7 min
June4:57 AM8:52 PM15 h 55 min
July5:13 AM8:47 PM15 h 33 min
August5:50 AM8:07 PM14 h 16 min
September6:31 AM7:08 PM12 h 36 min
October7:11 AM6:09 PM10 h 57 min
November6:56 AM4:21 PM9 h 25 min
December7:31 AM4:08 PM8 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Rider?

Rider has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).

It gets about 15.8 inches (401 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rider 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 Rider

The closest live webcam is Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature Trail, 12.0 miles E of Rider.

Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature TrailMedora · 12.0 mi EOn Windy
Grassy ButteGrassy Butte · 39.1 mi NEOn Windy
MarmarthMarmarth · 45.1 mi SOn Windy
Killdeer › North: RoundaboutKilldeer · 51.4 mi NEOn Windy
Colony › South: US 212 - SouthColony · 142.4 mi SOn Windy
Colony › North: US 212 - NorthColony · 142.4 mi SOn Windy

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

Do you know Rider? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Rider special. We review every message before publishing it.

Map of Rider, ND

Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Rider Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

Towns near Rider

Other communities near Rider

Questions about Rider

Where is Rider, ND?

Rider is an unincorporated community in Billings County, North Dakota, 5.2 miles E of Medora.

What county is Rider in?

Rider is in Billings County, North Dakota.

What is the ZIP code of Rider, ND?

The ZIP code for Rider is 58645.

What is the nearest town to Rider?

Medora, 5.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rider?

Yes. The closest is Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature Trail, 12.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rider?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Rider?

January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Rider?

About 15.8 inches (401 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Rider?

Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rider?

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

What climate does Rider have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

Last updated: