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NDNorth Dakota Weather & Climate

Capital: Bismarck Β· Midwest Β· Admitted 1889

Climate overview

North Dakota climate is humid continental with subarctic, extremely cold winters, warm summers. Major temperature swings.

Extreme weather risk

Time zone

North Dakota observes Central Time (the state spans multiple time zones).

When to visit (weather-wise)

Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) typically offer the best balance.

Weather constraints in the daily puzzle

"Tornado Alley", "Hurricane zone", "Sun Belt", "Snow Belt" are recurring Statedoku categories.

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Bordering states

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