LOCAL CLIMATE & HISTORY

Bismarck, North Dakota Weather Trends

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The past year in Bismarck, North Dakota, measured against long-term normals, local records, and the weather that actually happened.

Comparing local weather history Matching recent observations with long-term normals…

Bismarck climate at a glance

Over the past year, Bismarck recorded 97 days with rain (normally 67) and 0 days with snow (normally 43). 93 days reached 80°F or hotter (normally 75) and 62 stayed at or below freezing (normally 72). The normal high for this date is 74°F; today’s observed high was 67°F. Normals reflect 50 years of nearby station records.

Monthly precipitation normals for Bismarck

MonthRainSnow (water)Total
Jan0.04 in0.40 in0.45 in
Feb0.09 in0.41 in0.49 in
Mar0.26 in0.54 in0.80 in
Apr1.03 in0.34 in1.38 in
May2.39 in0.03 in2.42 in
Jun2.95 in0.00 in2.95 in
Jul2.76 in0.00 in2.76 in
Aug2.33 in0.00 in2.33 in
Sep1.73 in0.01 in1.74 in
Oct1.17 in0.16 in1.33 in
Nov0.21 in0.48 in0.69 in
Dec0.06 in0.51 in0.57 in

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