OVERALL LIVING SCORED
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Bismarck, ND
Thinking of moving to Bismarck? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Bismarck.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade F
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F9 (2%)
Avg Days Under 32°F163 (45%)
Wet/Rainy Days51 (14%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days251 (69%)
Gloomy Overcast Days43 (12%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.13 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade F
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)8335 (High)
Cooling Demand (CDD)591 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts19 (5%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade D
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days159 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeMay 5
Avg First Fall FreezeOct 11
Yearly Water Demand38.1"
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