Bismarck (ND) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Bismarck experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Bismarck is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold -4°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -15°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rain/snowfall averaging 493 mm, Bismarck maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Bismarck shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in June, with an average of 90 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 10 mm of snowfall over 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Bismarck Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Bismarck serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bismarck.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Bismarck in the United States of America
During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February and November are very dry.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 354 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
