Climate of Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
Point-value climate at Bismarck (North Dakota, United States of America). Population approximately 63,871.
Located in North Dakota, United States of America, Bismarck has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 63,871. Monthly average temperatures range from -12.3°C / 9.9°F in January to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 10 mm / 0.4 in (December) to 71 mm / 2.8 in (June) — about 433 mm / 17 in across the year. Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bismarck's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12.3°C9.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| February | -8.1°C17.4°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| March | -1.8°C28.8°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| April | 6.2°C43.2°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 13.7°C56.7°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| June | 19.3°C66.7°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| July | 22.3°C72.1°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| August | 21.1°C70°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| September | 14.9°C58.8°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 7.9°C46.2°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| November | -1.8°C28.8°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| December | -9.2°C15.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bismarck?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are September. Bismarck's warmest month is July at an average of 22.3°C / 72.1°F, and its driest month is December with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bismarck?
Bismarck, in North Dakota, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -12.3°C / 9.9°F in January to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 433 mm / 17 in, with the wettest month being June (71 mm / 2.8 in) and the driest December (10 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Bismarck in July?
The average temperature in Bismarck in July is 22.3°C / 72.1°F, with rainfall of about 68 mm / 2.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bismarck?
The driest month in Bismarck is December, with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -9.2°C / 15.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Bismarck?
The wettest month in Bismarck is June, with approximately 71 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall.