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Bottineau
is located in north-central North Dakota, appoximately ten miles south of the Canada-U.S. border. The town's population was 2,336 as of the 2000 census. Situated in Bottineau County, the town of Bottineau is home to Minot State University-Bottineau and has a business district lined with small shops. Every year, the town hosts the Bottineau County Fair, which is North Dakota's oldest county fair. It's also home to "Tommy Turtle," the world's largest fiberglass turtle (30 feet tall) that has become a landmark for the city. It was reportedly built as a symbol for the nearby Turtle Mountains. Bottineau is said to be one of North Dakota's "best-kept secrets" and offers tons of outdoor recreation for all seasons. Summer activity includes swimming, boating, fishing, camping, canoeing, hiking and biking at several lakes in the Turtle Mountains area. Winter brings downhill skiing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and skating. Autumn is a lovely time to visit with the changing of the leaves and hunting for deer and goose.
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Bottineau Vacation Rentals
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Bottineau Hotels and Resorts
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| Metigoshe Quilt Inn & Suites | 10722 Lake Loop Rd East | Bottineau, ND | | (701) 263-6500 | | Twin Oaks Resort Inc | 10723 Lake Loope Rd | Bottineau, ND | | (701) 263-4295 | | Central Flyway Outfitters | RR Box K6 | Kramer, ND | 15.1 mi. | (701) 359-4422 | | Gateway Inn | 103 1ST Ave W | Westhope, ND | 26.9 mi. | (701) 245-6441 |
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Bottineau Weather & Climate
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Northern North Dakota, near the Canadian border, has a climate with four very distinct seasons. This region lies within the northwestern continental interior of the United States where summers are hot and winters are very cold. Rainfall is sparse to moderate with periods of drought. Typical of states located in the Great Plains, winters in this region are characterized by long, cold sub-arctic temperatures with moderate snowfall. Summers are sunny, warm and pleasant, with occasional humidity and thunderstorms. However, in general, the climate in North Dakota is quite dry. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C), ranging from 7°F (-14°C) in January to 69°F (21°C) in July. The average yearly precipitation between 1971-2000 was about 16.8 in (42.7 cm.) The total annual snowfall averages 44 inches.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
13°F |
-7°F |
0.49 in. |
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| February |
21°F |
0°F |
0.46 in. |
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| March |
32°F |
12°F |
0.79 in. |
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| April |
51°F |
27°F |
1.22 in. |
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| May |
66°F |
40°F |
2.16 in. |
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| June |
74°F |
49°F |
3.29 in. |
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| July |
79°F |
54°F |
3.04 in. |
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| August |
78°F |
52°F |
2.62 in. |
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| September |
67°F |
41°F |
1.94 in. |
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| October |
53°F |
29°F |
1.27 in. |
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| November |
32°F |
13°F |
0.66 in. |
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| December |
18°F |
-1°F |
0.51 in. |
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Bottineau Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Minot International airport (MOT) located about 54 miles southwest of Bottineau in Minot, North Dakota.
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Bottineau Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Birchwood Golf Course | Bottineau | ND | | | | Bottineau Country Club | Bottineau | ND | | | | Garden Gate Golf Course | Dunseith | ND | 17.5 mi. | | | Westhope Country Club | Westhope | ND | 26.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Metigoshe State Park | | ND | 12.2 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Roosevelt Park Zoo | Minot | ND | 56.5 mi. | |
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