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

Today's forecast for Bottineau shows a high of 29 degrees and a low of 10 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Bottineau shows highs from 5 to 29 degrees and lows from -11 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Bottineau, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Bottineau this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (40% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Bottineau weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Bottineau 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.

Bottineau, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

27°F
Feels Like 27°F

Humidity 85% Dew Point 23°F Wind Calm Barometer 31.3 in.

Solar Rad 29 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.1 mi. S of central Bottineau
at 3:35 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

20%

FriDec 5

-5

SatDec 6

-11

SunDec 7

-1

MonDec 8

50%

TueDec 9

50%

WedDec 10

-2

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 29°F to a low of 5°F, then recover to 15°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 21°F with lows around 2°F.

This Date in Weather History

1982 - The temperature in New York City's Central Park reached 72 degrees to establish a record high for December. The month as a whole was also the warmest of record.

Bottineau, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -20. North wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. North wind around 7 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. South wind around 10 mph.

Monday Dec 8

Day: A chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. East wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Thursday Dec 11

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.

About Bottineau, ND

Bottineau is a city in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Bottineau County and is located just over ten miles (16 km) south of the Canada–United States border. The city's population was 2,194 at the 2020 census. The city is home to Dakota College at Bottineau. Attractions in Bottineau include the Bottineau Winter Park and "Tommy Turtle," the world's largest turtle, which has become a landmark for the city. Built in 1978 and thirty feet (9 m) in height, the fiberglass turtle is located in the eastern half of the city and was built as a symbol for the nearby Turtle Mountains. The International Peace Garden is nearby to the northeast. Bottineau is also home to Programmer's Broadcasting, which owns and operates KBTO, along with KTZU and KWGO in Minot.

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