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Bismarck, ND vs Fargo, ND

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Highlights
- Fargo has 28.1% more rainy days than Bismarck.
- Fargo has 1.0% less Sunny Days than Bismarck.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fargo scores 1.5% worse than Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDFargo, NDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock99106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9022443
Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

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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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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Over 9 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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Reviews for Fargo    32 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Grew up in Fargo/Northern MN area and was there 29 years. It’s cheap to live, tons of things to do in the summer. But 3-6 months of the year you more than likely will  More

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Tyrel · 

Grew up in south Minneapolis and headed 3 hours west to Fargo. Why did I want to leave the Twin Cities area? Found a great job. Nicer apartment for less money. Nice  More

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Not your typical North Dakota town. Fargo is on the Minnesota border and Cass County makes up 1/4 of the entire states population. It is the urban center and much more  More

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