North Dakota Weather Forecast
North Dakota weather: 40°F, fog. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Best time to go outside today
3 PM - 6 PM · comfort score 7/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Weather in North Dakota right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:38 AM, Oct 28 local time.
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Special Weather Statement issued October 28 at 3:21AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Issued by NWS Bismarck ND
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Frequently asked questions
Where is North Dakota?
North Dakota is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 46.8083, -100.7837. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in North Dakota right now?
It is currently 40°F (5°C) with fog. Humidity is 99% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit North Dakota?
June, July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in North Dakota, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is North Dakota in?
North Dakota observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:38 AM.
How many people live in North Dakota?
North Dakota has a population of approximately 780.000.
What are the top things to do in North Dakota?
Popular options include Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
What places are in North Dakota?
North Dakota covers 1 places in this atlas, including Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 7:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
