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Weather & Climate in Bisbee, ND

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bisbee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,596 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,596 ft (486 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates48.6272°N, 99.3788°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTowner County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience23.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

229 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 47 km 20.6 mi 0
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 96 km 8.0 mi 0
May 30, 1958 EF3 84 km 10.7 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 88 km 18.0 mi 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 49 km 8.0 mi 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 19 km 20.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 73 km 2.0 mi 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 71 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 86 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 82 km 11.4 mi 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 78 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 79 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 38 km 8.9 mi 0
Aug 5, 1966 EF2 69 km 0.1 mi 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 34 km 4.3 mi 0
Jun 6, 1959 EF2 65 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF1 35 km 5.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 acres, 1989).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 43 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 73 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 82 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 32 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 84 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 84 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 95 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 81 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 57 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Bisbee has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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