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United States / North Dakota / Bismarck Metro Area / Burleigh County / Bismarck / Zip Codes
Bismarck, ND experiences a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 75°F and the winter average is around 15°F. Precipitation is fairly moderate in Bismarck, averaging just over 17 inches per year with about 32 inches of snowfall annually. Spring and fall offer mild temperatures with light precipitation making them enjoyable times to visit.

Bismarck, North Dakota gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Bismarck averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

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

Bismarck gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 2
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 3.8 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Bismarck, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBismarck, North DakotaUnited States
  18.5 in.38.1 in.
  46.2 in.27.8 in.
  87.2 days106.2 days
  202 days205 days
  83.6°85.8°
  2.2°21.7°
  6.57
  34.3
  1696 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

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.
In Bismarck, there are 15.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Bismarck with an average of 2.2°. This is warmer than most places in North Dakota.
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 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.
Humidity in Bismarck is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
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.
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 46.2 inches in Bismarck means that it is one of the snowiest places in North Dakota. March is the snowiest month in Bismarck with 8.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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CC · Cape Girardeau, MO
A Self Centered City That's Not For Me
Over 2 years ago

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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Jackie · Bismarck, ND
Depends on what you like
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Harlan · Bellingham, WA
The recreation
Over 8 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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