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Mandan Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Monday at 56° · coldest night Monday at 30°

The short of it: Mandan weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (38 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -2 °C (28 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (51 °F), low 2 °C (35 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fog advisory, frost warning, glass falling, unusually warm. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:00 local time.

MANDAN, Sunday. — Partly cloudy skies are the word from the Mandan station, with a high of 51° and a low of 35°. Count it a gift: 10° above the November average of 41° for these parts. A brisk wind blows from the SSE, gusting to 13 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 56°, while Monday night will be the coldest at 30°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.1 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Mandan runs from 20° at night to 41° by day, with some 0.6 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 84°, January the coldest at 2°, and June the wettest with 3.3 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are September and May.

The sun is up 9 h 23 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 1,775 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky38°28°9 mph–
3 AMClear sky37°28°8 mph–
4 AMClear sky37°27°9 mph–
5 AMClear sky36°27°9 mph–
6 AMClear sky36°27°8 mph–
7 AMMostly clear35°27°7 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy35°26°7 mph–
9 AMPartly cloudy36°28°8 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy39°29°10 mph–
11 AMMostly clear43°33°11 mph–
12 PMClear sky46°37°10 mph–
1 PMMostly clear49°39°10 mph–
2 PMMostly clear51°41°11 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy51°42°10 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy51°43°9 mph–
5 PMMostly clear49°43°6 mph–
6 PMMostly clear46°42°4 mph–
7 PMClear sky44°39°3 mph–
8 PMClear sky41°37°3 mph–
9 PMClear sky40°35°2 mph–
10 PMClear sky38°34°1 mph–
11 PMMostly clear37°33°1 mph–
12 AMMostly clear35°31°1 mph–
1 AMFog33°29°1 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): partly cloudy, high 51°, low 35°, dry, gusts to 16 mph. Sun up 7:46 AM, down 5:09 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today35°51°dry16 mph9 h 23 min
Monday30°56°dry8 mph9 h 19 min
Tuesday33°49°dry14 mph9 h 17 min
Wednesday42°47°0.09 in.14 mph9 h 15 min
Thursday38°46°0.01 in.22 mph9 h 13 min
Friday37°41°dry15 mph9 h 11 min
Saturday34°40°0.01 in.17 mph9 h 8 min

Warmest: Monday at 56°. Wettest: Wednesday, 0.09 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 22 mph.

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The Almanac · Mandan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Mandan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
17° colder, 0.9 in. less rain
Versus December
14° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 17 min
Average wind
11 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 17° against October, to near 41°; nights run about 20°. Rain is scarce, about 0.6 in., the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Mandan in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Mandan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January23°2°0.4 in.11 mph8 h 55 min✦✦
February27°6°0.4 in.11 mph10 h 14 min✦✦
March40°19°0.6 in.11 mph11 h 46 min✦✦
April55°31°1.5 in.11 mph13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May68°42°2.6 in.12 mph15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
June78°53°3.3 in.10 mph15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July84°58°3.3 in.9 mph15 h 30 min✦✦
August83°56°2.3 in.10 mph14 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
September74°47°1.5 in.10 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
October58°33°1.4 in.11 mph10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
November41°20°0.6 in.11 mph9 h 17 min✦✦
December27°8°0.4 in.11 mph8 h 33 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Mandan

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Mandan today?

Right now it is 3 °C (38 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -2 °C (28 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (51 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (35 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Mandan this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Mandan?

No warnings, but 4 notices are on the wire: fog advisory; frost warning; glass falling; unusually warm.

What is the warmest month in Mandan?

July, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -16 °C (2 °F). The wettest month is June, with 84 mm (3.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Mandan?

September and May. September brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain; May highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 66 mm (2.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Mandan?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BismarckNorth Dakota5 mi ESE41°20°0.6 in.
LincolnNorth Dakota10 mi ESE41°19°0.6 in.
BaldwinNorth Dakota15 mi NNE40°19°0.6 in.
WiltonNorth Dakota23 mi NNE39°19°0.5 in.
New SalemNorth Dakota25 mi W40°19°0.5 in.
CenterNorth Dakota28 mi NW40°19°0.5 in.
WashburnNorth Dakota33 mi NNW40°20°0.4 in.
Cannon BallNorth Dakota33 mi SSE42°20°0.4 in.

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