Bismarck is served by ten radio stations, four television stations and one daily paper. Bismarck has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation. If quality of life is important, then Bismarck is the place to live. The climate is semi-arid, typically continental in character, and invigorating. Summers are warm, but there are not many hot days, and very few hot and humid days.
Winters tend to be long and quite cold, but there are plenty of mild days.
Sunshine is abundant, averaging 2,700 hours out of a possible 4,470 hours. The temperature range from summer to winter is very large and typical of the Northern Great Plains. The distinct seasons allow the residents of the area to enjoy the outdoor activities provided by both the summer and winter seasons. Bismarck's normal precipitation is 15.47 inches including 43.1 inches of snowfall. Bismarck-Mandan is an area devoted to providing recreation facilities for its citizens.