Bismarck Weather Records (USW00024011)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bismarck (USW00024011), North Dakota, United States, with 79 years of record.
Key Facts for Bismarck
- Bismarck (USW00024011) is a weather station in North Dakota, United States at 46.77 latitude and -100.76 longitude, 535 m (1,755 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1948 to 2026, 79 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Bismarck still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bismarck set a daily record precipitation of 27.2 mm (1.1 in) on 29 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: North Dakota, United States, 46.77 latitude, -100.76 longitude.
- Elevation: 535 m (1,755 ft).
- Period of record: 1948 to 2026, 79 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
14 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.2 C (63.0 F) | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| Feb | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| Mar | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| Apr | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| May | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| Jun | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) |
| Jul | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 11.7 C (53.1 F) |
| Aug | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) |
| Sep | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 3.9 C (39.0 F) |
| Oct | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| Nov | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 25 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 33 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 14 |
All-Time Record Progression
8 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-02-23 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 71.1 cm (28.0 in) |
| 1991-08-28 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 1993-07-15 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1996-02-01 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1998-08-21 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2002-06-29 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2006-07-30 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2013-04-14 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 43.9 cm (17.3 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 117.6 mm (4.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 21 January 1952 |
| Feb | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 25 February 2000 |
| Mar | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 3 March 1966 |
| Apr | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 5 April 1997 |
| May | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) | 30 May 2007 |
| Jun | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) | 15 June 2009 |
| Jul | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) | 15 July 1993 |
| Aug | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) | 21 August 1998 |
| Sep | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) | 15 September 1994 |
| Oct | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 4 October 2013 |
| Nov | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) | 10 November 2022 |
| Dec | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) | 25 December 2016 |
Period of Record Coverage
1948 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 287 | 79% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 September 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 60 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | tie | 24 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 76 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 29 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high max | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 36 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high max (Tie) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | tie | 51 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high max | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 4 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 July 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high max (Tie) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | tie | 49 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high min | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 45 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high max | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 23 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high min | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 20 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high max (Tie) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | tie | 37 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high max (Tie) | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | tie | 8 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 May 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily low min | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 49 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 April 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily rain | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 April 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily snowfall | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 27 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 19 March 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high max | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 13 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 March 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily low min | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 56 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 March 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily high max | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 4 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 2026 | Bismarck, US | daily rain | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 76 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
78 complete years, 1948 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5.2 C | -0.56 C |
| 1949 | 5.1 C | -0.62 C |
| 1950 | 2.7 C | -3.04 C |
| 1951 | 2.7 C | -3.07 C |
| 1952 | 5.5 C | -0.20 C |
| 1953 | 6.8 C | +1.05 C |
| 1954 | 6.1 C | +0.39 C |
| 1955 | 5.0 C | -0.79 C |
| 1956 | 4.9 C | -0.80 C |
| 1957 | 5.6 C | -0.17 C |
| 1958 | 5.8 C | +0.08 C |
| 1959 | 5.3 C | -0.41 C |
| 1960 | 5.7 C | -0.04 C |
| 1961 | 6.4 C | +0.62 C |
| 1962 | 5.8 C | +0.08 C |
| 1963 | 6.5 C | +0.71 C |
| 1964 | 5.0 C | -0.76 C |
| 1965 | 4.2 C | -1.58 C |
| 1966 | 4.2 C | -1.54 C |
| 1967 | 4.4 C | -1.31 C |
| 1968 | 4.6 C | -1.13 C |
| 1969 | 4.9 C | -0.86 C |
| 1970 | 4.5 C | -1.25 C |
| 1971 | 4.7 C | -1.07 C |
| 1972 | 4.4 C | -1.36 C |
| 1973 | 5.8 C | +0.05 C |
| 1974 | 4.8 C | -0.98 C |
| 1975 | 5.0 C | -0.72 C |
| 1976 | 6.4 C | +0.66 C |
| 1977 | 5.6 C | -0.16 C |
| 1978 | 4.2 C | -1.50 C |
| 1979 | 3.4 C | -2.31 C |
| 1980 | 6.3 C | +0.52 C |
| 1981 | 7.1 C | +1.37 C |
| 1982 | 3.9 C | -1.88 C |
| 1983 | 5.9 C | +0.17 C |
| 1984 | 5.6 C | -0.19 C |
| 1985 | 4.0 C | -1.75 C |
| 1986 | 6.2 C | +0.50 C |
| 1987 | 7.8 C | +2.09 C |
| 1988 | 6.6 C | +0.81 C |
| 1989 | 5.3 C | -0.45 C |
| 1990 | 6.8 C | +1.05 C |
| 1991 | 7.0 C | +1.23 C |
| 1992 | 6.2 C | +0.43 C |
| 1993 | 4.5 C | -1.23 C |
| 1994 | 5.3 C | -0.47 C |
| 1995 | 5.2 C | -0.54 C |
| 1996 | 3.7 C | -2.02 C |
| 1997 | 6.2 C | +0.45 C |
| 1998 | 7.3 C | +1.58 C |
| 1999 | 7.1 C | +1.36 C |
| 2000 | 6.2 C | +0.48 C |
| 2001 | 6.9 C | +1.11 C |
| 2002 | 6.3 C | +0.57 C |
| 2003 | 6.3 C | +0.54 C |
| 2004 | 6.3 C | +0.56 C |
| 2005 | 7.1 C | +1.38 C |
| 2006 | 7.9 C | +2.12 C |
| 2007 | 6.4 C | +0.64 C |
| 2008 | 5.4 C | -0.38 C |
| 2009 | 4.8 C | -0.95 C |
| 2010 | 5.7 C | -0.03 C |
| 2011 | 5.4 C | -0.32 C |
| 2012 | 7.5 C | +1.76 C |
| 2013 | 5.1 C | -0.62 C |
| 2014 | 5.3 C | -0.45 C |
| 2015 | 7.4 C | +1.67 C |
| 2016 | 8.1 C | +2.33 C |
| 2017 | 7.1 C | +1.34 C |
| 2018 | 5.7 C | +0.00 C |
| 2019 | 4.7 C | -1.01 C |
| 2020 | 7.6 C | +1.86 C |
| 2021 | 8.5 C | +2.75 C |
| 2022 | 5.9 C | +0.11 C |
| 2023 | 6.6 C | +0.83 C |
| 2024 | 7.8 C | +2.06 C |
| 2025 | 6.8 C | +1.03 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade over 1948 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.7) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 78 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.7) per decade | 1948 to 2025 | 78 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.7) per decade | 1948 to 2025 | 78 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.7) per decade | 1948 to 2025 | 78 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1948 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 2006 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 79 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) | 1950 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) | 79 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) | 1998 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 79 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 182.3 mm (7.2 in) | 1998 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) | 79 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 62 days | 1954 | 31 days | 79 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1949 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1950 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1951 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1952 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1953 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1954 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1955 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1956 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1957 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1958 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1959 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1960 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1961 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1962 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1963 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1964 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1965 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1966 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1967 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1968 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1969 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1970 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1971 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1972 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1973 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1974 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1975 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1976 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1977 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1978 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1979 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1980 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1981 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1982 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1983 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1984 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1985 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1986 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1987 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1988 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1989 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1990 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1991 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1992 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1993 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1994 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1995 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1996 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1997 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1998 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1999 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2000 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2001 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2002 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2003 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2004 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2005 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2006 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2007 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2008 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2009 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2010 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2011 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2012 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2013 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2014 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2015 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2016 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2017 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2018 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2019 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2020 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2021 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2022 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2023 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2024 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2025 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2026 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1949 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1950 | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) |
| 1951 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1952 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1953 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1954 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1955 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1956 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1957 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1958 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1959 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
| 1960 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1961 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1962 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1963 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1964 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1965 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1966 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 1967 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 1968 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 1969 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1970 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 1971 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1972 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1973 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1974 | -41.1 C (-42.0 F) |
| 1975 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1976 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1977 | -40.6 C (-41.1 F) |
| 1978 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1979 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1980 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1981 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1982 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 1983 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
| 1984 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1985 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 1986 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1987 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1988 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1989 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1990 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1991 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1992 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1993 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1994 | -41.7 C (-43.1 F) |
| 1995 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1996 | -39.4 C (-38.9 F) |
| 1997 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1998 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1999 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 2000 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2001 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2002 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2003 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2004 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 2005 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2006 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2007 | -36.7 C (-34.1 F) |
| 2008 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2009 | -42.2 C (-44.0 F) |
| 2010 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 2011 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 2012 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2013 | -34.9 C (-30.8 F) |
| 2014 | -30.5 C (-22.9 F) |
| 2015 | -29.3 C (-20.7 F) |
| 2016 | -34.9 C (-30.8 F) |
| 2017 | -34.3 C (-29.7 F) |
| 2018 | -33.8 C (-28.8 F) |
| 2019 | -36.0 C (-32.8 F) |
| 2020 | -29.9 C (-21.8 F) |
| 2021 | -33.2 C (-27.8 F) |
| 2022 | -32.7 C (-26.9 F) |
| 2023 | -33.8 C (-28.8 F) |
| 2024 | -32.7 C (-26.9 F) |
| 2025 | -39.3 C (-38.7 F) |
| 2026 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1949 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1950 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1951 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1953 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1954 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1955 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1956 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1957 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1958 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1959 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1960 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1961 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1962 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1963 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1964 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1965 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1966 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1967 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1968 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1969 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1970 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1971 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1972 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1973 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1974 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1975 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1976 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1977 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1978 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1979 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1980 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1981 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1982 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1983 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1984 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1985 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1987 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1988 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1989 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1990 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1991 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1992 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1994 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1995 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1996 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1997 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1998 | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1999 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2000 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2001 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2002 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2003 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2004 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2005 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2006 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2007 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2008 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2009 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2010 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2011 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2012 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2013 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2014 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2015 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2016 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2017 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2018 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2019 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2020 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2021 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2022 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2023 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2024 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2025 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2026 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1949 | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1950 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1951 | 71.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1952 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1953 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1954 | 76.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1955 | 74.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1956 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1957 | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1958 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1960 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1961 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1962 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1963 | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1964 | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1965 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1966 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1967 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1968 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1969 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1970 | 72.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 46.1 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1972 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1973 | 40.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1974 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1975 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1976 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1978 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1979 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1980 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1981 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1982 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1983 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1984 | 53.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1985 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1986 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 56.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1988 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1989 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1990 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1991 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1992 | 63.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1993 | 156.9 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1994 | 111.6 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1995 | 67.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1996 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1997 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1998 | 182.3 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1999 | 132.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2000 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2001 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2002 | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2003 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2004 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2005 | 77.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2006 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2007 | 70.8 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2008 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2009 | 147.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2010 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2011 | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2012 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2013 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2014 | 45.3 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2015 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2016 | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2017 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2018 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2019 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2020 | 55.2 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2021 | 75.1 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2022 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2023 | 79.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2024 | 59.5 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2025 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2026 | 32.9 mm (1.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 55 days |
| 1949 | 25 days |
| 1950 | 23 days |
| 1951 | 45 days |
| 1952 | 46 days |
| 1953 | 26 days |
| 1954 | 62 days |
| 1955 | 30 days |
| 1956 | 29 days |
| 1957 | 29 days |
| 1958 | 31 days |
| 1959 | 23 days |
| 1960 | 41 days |
| 1961 | 51 days |
| 1962 | 33 days |
| 1963 | 46 days |
| 1964 | 31 days |
| 1965 | 28 days |
| 1966 | 36 days |
| 1967 | 22 days |
| 1968 | 46 days |
| 1969 | 27 days |
| 1970 | 27 days |
| 1971 | 38 days |
| 1972 | 34 days |
| 1973 | 23 days |
| 1974 | 30 days |
| 1975 | 19 days |
| 1976 | 32 days |
| 1977 | 37 days |
| 1978 | 34 days |
| 1979 | 36 days |
| 1980 | 49 days |
| 1981 | 32 days |
| 1982 | 21 days |
| 1983 | 26 days |
| 1984 | 24 days |
| 1985 | 37 days |
| 1986 | 44 days |
| 1987 | 48 days |
| 1988 | 32 days |
| 1989 | 26 days |
| 1990 | 45 days |
| 1991 | 31 days |
| 1992 | 19 days |
| 1993 | 45 days |
| 1994 | 26 days |
| 1995 | 27 days |
| 1996 | 22 days |
| 1997 | 39 days |
| 1998 | 37 days |
| 1999 | 22 days |
| 2000 | 26 days |
| 2001 | 42 days |
| 2002 | 32 days |
| 2003 | 25 days |
| 2004 | 27 days |
| 2005 | 27 days |
| 2006 | 36 days |
| 2007 | 26 days |
| 2008 | 34 days |
| 2009 | 44 days |
| 2010 | 23 days |
| 2011 | 31 days |
| 2012 | 31 days |
| 2013 | 39 days |
| 2014 | 24 days |
| 2015 | 33 days |
| 2016 | 39 days |
| 2017 | 30 days |
| 2018 | 27 days |
| 2019 | 27 days |
| 2020 | 39 days |
| 2021 | 40 days |
| 2022 | 31 days |
| 2023 | 32 days |
| 2024 | 29 days |
| 2025 | 31 days |
| 2026 | 29 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
78 years with a frostAcross 78 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Bismarck falls on 14 May and the median first autumn frost on 22 September, which leaves a median of 131 days between them.
In 1996 to 2025 the median growing season was 139 days. That is 10 days more than in 1948 to 1977.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +1.6 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1948 to 1977) | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 14 May | 12 May | 14 May | 2 days later | 0.0 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 22 September | 22 September | 29 September | 7 days later | +1.6 days per decade |
| Growing days | 131 days | 129 days | 139 days | 10 days more | +1.6 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
78 years, 1948 to 2025A day with at least 40.6 mm (1.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 130.7 mm (5.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | |
| 5 years | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 70.2 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 100 years | 130.7 mm (5.1 in) | Longer than the 78 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 78 years of values from 1948 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 117.6 mm (4.6 in) in 1998; 113.8 mm (4.5 in) in 1999; 109.7 mm (4.3 in) in 1993.
Station Changes
No change in the annual mean temperature of this station was found against its neighbours.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Bismarck had a mean temperature of 6.6 C (43.9 F) and 481.4 mm (19.0 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Gettysburg (United States, 205 km away), Tyler (United States, 455 km away) and Timber Lake (United States, 151 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | United States | 205 km (127 mi) | 6.6 C (43.8 F) | 464.3 mm (18.3 in) | 0.92 |
| Tyler | United States | 455 km (283 mi) | 6.5 C (43.8 F) | 614.0 mm (24.2 in) | 0.97 |
| Timber Lake | United States | 151 km (94 mi) | 6.9 C (44.5 F) | 446.5 mm (17.6 in) | 1.01 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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