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

Today's forecast for Buchanan shows a high of 27 degrees and a low of 19 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

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

The 7-day forecast for Buchanan shows highs from 6 to 29 degrees and lows from -13 to 19 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Buchanan, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Buchanan this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (70% chance), Friday (40% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Buchanan weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Buchanan 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.

Buchanan, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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20°F
Feels Like 6°F

Humidity 81% Dew Point 15°F Wind SW 16 MPH Barometer 29.76 in.

Solar Rad 282 w/m² Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 11.8 mi. SE of central Buchanan
at 1:32 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

40%

SatDec 6

-13

SunDec 7

-1

MonDec 8

50%

TueDec 9

50%

WedDec 10

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 27°F to a low of 6°F mid-week, then warm to 29°F. 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 24°F with lows around 7°F.

This Date in Weather History

1972 - Winds gusting to 70 mph sent the temperature at Livingston, MT, plunging from 52 degrees to 18 degrees in just twenty minutes.

Buchanan, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. North wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. North wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

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 26. South wind around 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 14 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

About Buchanan, ND

Buchanan is a city in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 87 at the 2020 census. Buchanan was founded in 1887. Buchanan was once home to Henry Leuhr's Giant Bull, inspired by the World's Largest Buffalo in Jamestown, North Dakota, which stood 30 feet (9.1 m) tall and was 50 feet (15 m) long until it deteriorated and was removed from its site in January 2007.

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