December weather in Bismarck, ND
The average temperature in Bismarck in December is 18.2°F (9.5°F–26.9°F). Average precipitation: 0.74 inches.
December is a winter month in Bismarck, and is cooler than the annual average of 42.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 21m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
26.9°F
Avg Low
9.5°F
Precipitation
0.74 in
Daylight
8h 21m
December records in Bismarck
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 48.9°F (2009) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.22 in (2015) |
| December 2 | 51.1°F (2017) | -11.0°F (2014) | 0.19 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 50.0°F (2017) | -0.9°F (2007) | 0.04 in (2009) |
| December 4 | 50.0°F (2012) | 3.9°F (2009) | 0.47 in (2010) |
| December 5 | 44.1°F (2015) | -6.0°F (2013) | 0.16 in (2011) |
| December 6 | 48.0°F (2015) | -14.1°F (2013) | 0.45 in (2016) |
| December 7 | 45.0°F (2015) | -20.9°F (2013) | 0.08 in (2008) |
| December 8 | 53.1°F (2015) | -20.9°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2008) |
| December 9 | 48.9°F (2015) | -13.0°F (2013) | 0.15 in (2012) |
| December 10 | 61.0°F (2015) | -16.1°F (2016) | 0.02 in (2013) |
| December 11 | 45.0°F (2017) | -17.0°F (2016) | 0.31 in (2010) |
| December 12 | 43.0°F (2014) | -17.0°F (2013) | 0.28 in (2015) |
| December 13 | 51.1°F (2017) | -11.0°F (2009) | 0.21 in (2012) |
| December 14 | 44.1°F (2014) | -13.0°F (2008) | 0.50 in (2008) |
| December 15 | 48.0°F (2018) | -20.9°F (2008) | 0.15 in (2008) |
| December 16 | 51.1°F (2018) | -22.0°F (2008) | 0.42 in (2015) |
| December 17 | 41.0°F (2007) | -18.0°F (2008) | 0.04 in (2010) |
| December 18 | 39.9°F (2011) | -23.1°F (2016) | 0.06 in (2012) |
| December 19 | 55.0°F (2011) | -18.0°F (2016) | 0.03 in (2012) |
| December 20 | 45.0°F (2018) | -13.0°F (2008) | 0.23 in (2013) |
| December 21 | 45.0°F (2007) | -14.1°F (2008) | 0.32 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 39.9°F (2011) | -20.9°F (2008) | 0.13 in (2009) |
| December 23 | 37.0°F (2016) | -24.0°F (2013) | 0.35 in (2008) |
| December 24 | 37.0°F (2011) | -24.0°F (2013) | 0.20 in (2009) |
| December 25 | 41.0°F (2011) | -15.0°F (2017) | 0.20 in (2009) |
| December 26 | 41.0°F (2011) | -17.0°F (2017) | 1.41 in (2016) |
| December 27 | 46.0°F (2011) | -18.9°F (2017) | 0.60 in (2018) |
| December 28 | 44.1°F (2013) | -18.9°F (2017) | 0.03 in (2017) |
| December 29 | 44.1°F (2011) | -11.0°F (2014) | 0.06 in (2017) |
| December 30 | 39.0°F (2011) | -20.9°F (2017) | 0.21 in (2008) |
| December 31 | 39.0°F (2018) | -25.1°F (2017) | 0.18 in (2011) |