Dickinson, North Dakota Weather
Dickinson, North Dakota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Dickinson, Stark County.
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About Dickinson, North Dakota
Dickinson unfurls onto the high plains, a broad sweep of sky arching over gently rolling terrain that hints at the vastness of the Badlands not far to the south. It lies 94.9 miles west of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 274°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of South Heart. The air here, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crispness, a clean scent of dry grasses and distant cattle that speaks of the open country. Low-slung buildings, mostly one or two stories, hug the land, their roofs reflecting the immense, ever-shifting light that washes across the landscape, turning the muted greens and browns into shades of ochre and gold as the sun begins its descent. The subtle hum of traffic on the interstate, a modern artery slicing through the quietude, is a constant reminder of Dickinson's connection to the wider world, yet the prairie's enduring presence is undeniable, a silent, powerful character in the town's unfolding story. Established in the late 19th century, Dickinson grew from a railroad depot into a vital hub for ranchers and farmers drawn by the promise of fertile land and the burgeoning cattle industry. Later, the discovery of coal and then oil reshaped its economic landscape, bringing waves of workers and prosperity, leaving behind a legacy of rugged resilience. Today, the spirit of those early settlers and the industry that followed still informs the town's character, a pragmatic industriousness underscored by a deep appreciation for the surrounding natural beauty. The Dickinson State University campus offers a touch of academic life, a counterpoint to the agricultural and energy sectors that continue to anchor the local economy, all under the same immense North Dakota sky.
Live animated radar for Dickinson and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 46.879176°N, 102.789624°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 58601, 58602 |
| Area Code | 701 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Dickinson, North Dakota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dickinson, North Dakota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Dickinson includes coordinates 46.879176°N, 102.789624°W, situated in Stark County. ZIP code 58601, 58602. Telephone area code: 701. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
