What is today's weather forecast for Bismarck, ND?

Today's forecast for Bismarck shows a high of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Bismarck, ND?

The 7-day forecast for Bismarck shows highs from 13 to 45 degrees and lows from 2 to 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Bismarck, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Bismarck this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (20% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Friday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Bismarck weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Bismarck forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Bismarck, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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8°F
Feels Like 8°F

Humidity 81% Dew Point 3°F Wind WNW 1 MPH Gusts 1 Barometer 30.04 in.

Solar Rad 59 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 3.1 mi. NNW of central Bismarck
at 9:44 AM Sun, Dec 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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40%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 29°F, reaching 45°F before cooling to 13°F, then recovering to 17°F by week's end. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 27°F with lows around 8°F.

This Date in Weather History

1924 - The temperature at Helena, MT, plunged 79 degrees in 24 hours, and 88 degrees in 34 hours. The mercury plummeted from 63 above to 25 below zero. At Fairfield MT the temperature plunged 84 degrees in just 12 hours, from 63 at Noon to 21 below zero at midnight.

Bismarck, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 28 by 5am. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Windy, with a west wind 18 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. North wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

About Bismarck, ND

Bismarck () is the capital city of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the state's second-most populous city, after Fargo. The population was 73,622 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 77,772 in 2024, while its metropolitan population was 133,626. In 2014, Forbes magazine ranked Bismarck as the seventh fastest-growing small city in the United States. Bismarck was founded by European-Americans in 1872 on the east bank of the Missouri River. It has been North Dakota's capital city since 1889, when the state was created from the Dakota Territory and admitted to the Union. Bismarck is across the river from Mandan, named after a Native American tribe of the area. The two cities comprise the core of the Bismarck metropolitan area. The North Dakota State Capitol is in central Bismarck. The state government employs more than 4,600 in the city. As a hub of retail and health care, Bismarck is the economic center of south-central North Dakota and north-central South Dakota.

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