Zip 58501 (Bismarck, ND) Climate

The climate in Bismarck, ND (58501) is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer months ranges from 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the winter, temperatures can range from -2 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with an annual average of 17 inches of rain and snow combined. Bismarck experiences a fair amount of wind throughout the year, with higher speed winds typically occurring during spring and fall months. In addition, Bismarck receives around 4 inches of snow on average each winter and very little sunshine due to its location near the Canadian border.

Bismarck (zip 58501), North Dakota gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Bismarck (zip 58501) averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Bismarck (zip 58501). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bismarck (zip 58501) 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 45 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 58501 zip code 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 the 58501 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Bismarck, North Dakota	United States
	18.5 in.	38.1 in.
	45.3 in.	27.8 in.
	87.2 days	106.2 days
	200 days	205 days
	83.6°	85.8°
	2.2°	21.7°
	6.5	7
	3	4.3
	1775 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 the 58501 zip code with an average high temperature of 83.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Dakota. In the 58501 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 58501 zip code are June, August and July.

In the 58501 zip code, 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 the 58501 zip code with an average of 2.2°. This is warmer than most places in North Dakota.

In the 58501 zip code, there are 182.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in North Dakota.

In the 58501 zip code, 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 the 58501 zip code 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 the 58501 zip code 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 the 58501 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in North Dakota.

June is the rainiest month in the 58501 zip code 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 the 58501 zip code, 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 45.3 inches in the 58501 zip code means that it is one of the snowiest places in North Dakota. March is the snowiest month in the 58501 zip code with 8.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Christine · Bismarck, ND

Do not recommend ever living here.

Over 5 years ago

Lived here for only a couple of years and I am already looking to leave. Absolutely nothing to do except eat. Police department are like Nazis harassing you and your More

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