Bismarck, ND weather in July
In July, Bismarck sees highs around 85°F and lows around 58°F: warm, with some rain. Expect about 10 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Bismarck. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 58°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:53 am / 9:41 pm | 6:22 am / 9:16 pm |
| Daylight | 15.8 h | 14.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am61°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 am71°Fdew point 59°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm82°Fdew point 57°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 59°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bismarck (3 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 70% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 20%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry July brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202006: average high 94°F
- Coolest July1993: average high 75°F
- Wettest July1993: 13.8 in
- Driest July2006: 0.6 in
- Highest reading112°F (July 30, 2006)
- Lowest reading39°F (July 27, 2013)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 85°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 58°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 8 | 9 |
| Daylight | 15.8 h | 15.4 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +7°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Keystone, SD238 mi · high 79°F · 12 wet days
How Bismarck ranks in July
- Normal high236th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days210th driest of 378
- Comfortable days76th most of 340
What to pack for Bismarck in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 4 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 85°F but nights near 58°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 15.4 hours of daylight and highs near 85°F
Heating and cooling
July has 16 heating degree days and 211 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Bismarck in July?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 58°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 112°F (July 30, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Bismarck in July?
About 10 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (13.8 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.6 in).
Is July a good time to visit Bismarck?
July ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bismarck (60 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Bismarck (USW00024011), 2.8 mi SSE of the city center, 1,658 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bismarck Municipal Airport (727640-24011), 2.2 mi SE of the city center, 1,651 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.