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Helena, MT vs Bismarck, ND

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Highlights
- Bismarck has 46.8% more rainy days than Helena.
- Bismarck has 6.9% more Sunny Days than Helena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Bismarck scores 1.5% worse than Helena
 Helena, MTBismarck, NDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock87106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock16962443
Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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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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