How do the summers in North Dakota compare to East Tennessee? (Bismarck: construction, schools)
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Being in the upper midwest and touching Canada, it would seem that North Dakota would be quite a bit cooler than Tennessee. And it is, in the winter. But summers in North Dakota can get hot, very hot. It is generally less humid though. High temperatures this June and July have been in the 80s and 90s, with some 100s. So North Dakota can experience hot summers.
And North Dakota does get snow, but not as much as other parts of the midwest such as Michigan. However, North Dakota can get bitterly cold in the winter and almost always does. Occasional blizzards can also happen.
I think that the greatest challenge for a person from the South would be the bitterly cold and long winters. On the other hand, the low population density makes for clearer skies and plenty of fresh air (but not currently with the forest fires going on out west and dirtying up ND's air).
I would suggest coming to see ND in both summer and winter and seeing if you like the conditions.
ND usually does not get the long stretches of high heat and humidity east TN does. Temps can be in the upper 90’s for two days in a row, then cool off to the mid 70’s to low 80’s for several days.
Typically, summers are not hot for that long and the humidity is lower than in TN. In terms of absolute temperatures, you will get heat waves in ND, but cooler nights usually and some cooler days.
What I like best about North Dakota is the fresh air.
What I don't like most about North Dakota are the mosquitos.
I think the majority of the people are friendly and helpful.
When my brother-in-law died suddenly, word went out that his crops needed harvesting. The neighbors got together and within one week there were 13 combines, with trucks, that came and harvested the crop. My sister was in tears with the outpouring of support. People, some complete strangers, dropped off enough food that she and my nephew did not have to eat for a month. It was amazing.
I need to know because I wanna move to Bismarck from Bristol to escape the heat and humidity and to also get some snow.
We had a girl move up from Tennessee at my previous job. When we got an inch of snow in November, she was amazed that the schools didn't close and kids were playing outside. (We told her they don't close unless the roads are impassable, and kids play outside until it's below -15F.) When she asked when the snow would melt, she was pretty shocked when we told her "April."
Basically you need to be prepared for temps below freezing for 5-6 months out of the year, snow that stays on the ground from November through April or May because the ground freezes and it will never melt, a near total lack of spring and fall, and a hot, dry summer. If that's what you like, great, but I don't think it's an ideal climate for most people.
We had a girl move up from Tennessee at my previous job. When we got an inch of snow in November, she was amazed that the schools didn't close and kids were playing outside. (We told her they don't close unless the roads are impassable, and kids play outside until it's below -15F.) When she asked when the snow would melt, she was pretty shocked when we told her "April."
Basically you need to be prepared for temps below freezing for 5-6 months out of the year, snow that stays on the ground from November through April or May because the ground freezes and it will never melt, a near total lack of spring and fall, and a hot, dry summer. If that's what you like, great, but I don't think it's an ideal climate for most people.
The longer snow season is far nicer when you're closer to the Great Lakes region that has lots of trails and things to do outside out in the deep snow cover.
Question: What do people in North Dakota do in the summertime?
Answer: If it falls on the 4th of July they go fishing and have a picnic.
The joke we usually tell around here is "what are the seasons in North Dakota?"
Answer: Winter and Road Construction.
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