Local weather forecast

Weather in Bismarck, ND

Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 58501, 58503, 58504, 58505

Patchy rain nearby
Now56°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low74° / 55°
Rain chance43%
Wind11 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby56°35% rain
9 AMPatchy rain nearby56°35% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby57°35% rain
11 AMOvercast58°30% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby59°30% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby61°29% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby62°34% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby63°23% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy68°9% rain
5 PMSunny70°4% rain
6 PMSunny71°2% rain
7 PMSunny74°3% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
74° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 43%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
72° 58°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
74° 53°Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Rain 83%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity92%
Pressure29.80 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph SE
Wind gusts24 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:35 AM
Sunset07:33 PM
Moonrise07:19 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour7 PM · 74°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance8 AM · 36%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 22 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 36%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

71°F, 2% rain chance and 2 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 24 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 36%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Bismarck

North Dakota has a strongly continental climate with cold windy winters, warm summers and large temperature swings. Severe thunderstorms occur mainly in the warmer season.

Bismarck is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 46.81°N latitude and 100.78°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Bismarck weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 56°F in Bismarck, ND. Today's high is 74°F with a 43% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 24 mph. Relative humidity is 92%, pressure is 29.80 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Bismarck

Sunrise is at 07:35 AM and sunset is at 07:33 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 72°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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