Ryder, North Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from -1.5 °C (low) to 10.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 447.8 Millimeters. Ryder is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -17.7 °C | -7.7 °C | 10.16 mm |
| February | -15.7 °C | -5.1 °C | 12.45 mm |
| March | -9.1 °C | 1.6 °C | 17.78 mm |
| April | -2.1 °C | 10.8 °C | 25.4 mm |
| May | 4.9 °C | 17.9 °C | 69.09 mm |
| June | 10.9 °C | 22.7 °C | 92.71 mm |
| July | 13.6 °C | 26.3 °C | 65.02 mm |
| August | 12.1 °C | 26.7 °C | 50.8 mm |
| September | 6.8 °C | 21.1 °C | 43.69 mm |
| October | 0 °C | 11.8 °C | 30.99 mm |
| November | -7.4 °C | 2.6 °C | 16 mm |
| December | -13.8 °C | -4.9 °C | 13.72 mm |
| Annual | -1.5 °C | 10.3 °C | 447.81 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |