Average Monthly Sunshine in Bismarck (ND)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bismarck receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Bismarck varies. It peaks at 354 hours in July and drops to 122 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2740 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Bismarck, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours.

Bismarck’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bismarck enjoys an average of 2740 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Bismarck’s wettest month, receives 63 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -4°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bismarck Precipitation page.