Bismarck Weather in December

What's the weather like in Bismarck (North Dakota) in December 2024?

The climate in Bismarck during December can be summarized as very cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Bismarck and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.

Bismarck weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -4.3°C 24.3°F
Nightly temperature -15.9°C 3.4°F
Average temperature -10.1°C 13.8°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 12 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 7.3°C 45.2°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bismarck with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Bismarck

Bismarck average temperature in December

December rainfall

Bismarck average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Bismarck average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bismarck in December 2024.

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Bismarck weather stats

Bismarck weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.8°C 83.8°F
Driest month: January 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 12.4hrs
Coldest month: January -7°C 19.4°F
Wettest month: June 72mm 2.8ins
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