Schafer, ND
Unincorporated community in McKenzie County, North Dakota
Schafer is a small unincorporated community in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It is 3.7 miles W of Watford City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 58854.
Schafer at a glance
- State
- North Dakota
- County
- McKenzie County
- ZIP code
- 58854
- Nearest town
- Watford City (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 47.7994, -103.1861
Weather in Schafer now
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Schafer weather by the hour
Schafer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Schafer.
This week in Schafer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Schafer
What is the weather usually like in Schafer?
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 Schafer: 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 Schafer.
Schafer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Schafer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:34 AM | 5:29 PM | 8 h 54 min |
| February | 7:56 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| March | 8:03 AM | 7:59 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:44 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 9:55 PM | 16 h 3 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:49 PM | 15 h 40 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September | 7:28 AM | 8:06 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 8:10 AM | 7:06 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:57 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| December | 8:33 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Schafer?
Schafer 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 Schafer 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 Schafer
The closest live webcam is Grassy Butte, 26.7 miles S of Schafer.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Schafer.
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Questions about Schafer
Where is Schafer, ND?
Schafer is an unincorporated community in McKenzie County, North Dakota, 3.7 miles W of Watford City.
What county is Schafer in?
Schafer is in McKenzie County, North Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Schafer, ND?
The ZIP code for Schafer is 58854.
What is the nearest town to Schafer?
Watford City, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Schafer?
Yes. The closest is Grassy Butte, 26.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Schafer?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Schafer?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Schafer?
About 15.7 inches (398 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Schafer?
Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Schafer?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Schafer have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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