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Missoula, MT vs Bismarck, ND

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Highlights

On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Bismarck. Missoula averages 159 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bismarck, North Dakota gets 18.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Missoula, Montana gets 15.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Bismarck averages 46.2 inches of snow per year. Missoula averages 39.5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Bismarck, North Dakota
Summer High:
the July high is around 83.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 2.2
Rain: averages 18.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46.2 inches of snow a year

Missoula, Montana
Summer High:
the July high is around 84.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17.9
Rain: averages 15.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39.5 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Bismarck

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Bismarck is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Dakota.

6.5 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Bismarck, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Missoula

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Missoula is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

6.6 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Missoula, while December and January are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Missoula, MT

7 AM PST

Light Rain

38°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayLight Rain50° / 31°WNW 6 to 14 mph
TuesdayChance Light Snow48° / 30°WSW 7 to 13 mph
WednesdayChance Light Snow then Chance Light Rain47° / 33°W 6 to 10 mph
ThursdayPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain56° / 34°WSW 5 to 10 mph
FridayChance Light Rain56° / 32°NE 6 to 9 mph
SaturdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain65° / 39°E 6 to 9 mph
SundayChance Light Rain64° / 40°SW 7 to 13 mph

Today's Weather - Bismarck, ND

7 AM PST

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

39°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayChance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy57° / 37°NW 0 to 6 mph
TuesdayRain Showers56° / 35°S 9 to 14 mph
WednesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers61° / 39°W 10 mph
ThursdayChance Rain Showers52° / 34°N 9 to 16 mph
FridayChance Rain Showers50° / 34°NW 13 to 16 mph
SaturdayChance Rain Showers55° / 36°NW 10 to 14 mph
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers65° / 43°SE 9 to 18 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthMissoula, MTBismarck, ND
January34° / 18°23° / 2°
February39° / 21°28° / 8°
March49° / 27°40° / 19°
April58° / 33°56° / 31°
May67° / 40°68° / 43°
June74° / 46°76° / 52°
July85° / 51°84° / 58°
August84° / 50°82° / 56°
September72° / 42°71° / 45°
October57° / 32°57° / 32°
November41° / 25°39° / 19°
December31° / 17°26° / 6°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Missoula / Bismarck
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 029 / 3112 / 68 / 7
February0 / 026 / 289 / 66 / 6
March0 / 024 / 2811 / 65 / 5
April0 / 014 / 1711 / 72 / 2
May0 / 04 / 312 / 90 / 0
June1 / 20 / 012 / 110 / 0
July9 / 60 / 07 / 100 / 0
August8 / 60 / 07 / 80 / 0
September1 / 12 / 18 / 70 / 0
October0 / 015 / 158 / 61 / 1
November0 / 024 / 2811 / 65 / 5
December0 / 030 / 3112 / 69 / 7
July is the hottest month for Missoula with an average high temperature of 84.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Montana. In Missoula, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Missoula are June, August and September.

July is the hottest month for Bismarck with an average high temperature of 83.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Dakota. In Bismarck, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Bismarck are June, August and July.


December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Missoula with an average of 16.9°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bismarck with an average of 2.2°. This is warmer than most places in North Dakota.



In Missoula, there are 19.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

In Bismarck, there are 15.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Dakota.



In Missoula, there are 166.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Bismarck, there are 182.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.



In Missoula, there are 6.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Bismarck, there are 35.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in North Dakota.



June is the wettest month in Missoula with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.2 inches in Missoula means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.


June is the wettest month in Bismarck with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 47% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.5 inches in Bismarck means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.


December is the rainiest month in Missoula with 12.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 120.4 rainy days annually in Missoula, which is rainier than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

June is the rainiest month in Bismarck with 10.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 87.2 rainy days annually in Bismarck, which is rainier than most places in North Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 39.5 inches in Missoula means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 46.2 inches in Bismarck means that it is one of the snowiest places in North Dakota.



December is the snowiest month in Missoula with 11.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

March is the snowiest month in Bismarck with 8.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


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