What’s the climate like in Montana?
The current climate of Montana features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of -4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -12°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Montana in recent years was 34°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -28°C in January 2017.
On average, Montana gets 794 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 282 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Montana?
The best time to visit Montana for pleasant to warm weather is May and June. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Montana.
Climate Table of Montana
The climate table of Montana shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -4 | -2 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 7 | -1 | -4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -12 | -11 | -9 | -2 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 6 | -1 | -8 | -11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 32 | 61 | 32 | 46 | 35 | 58 | 94 | 108 | 113 | 95 | 58 | 62 |
| Snow (cm) | 32 | 56 | 47 | 9,4 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 8,6 | 43 | 84 |
| UV Index | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -4°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 794 mm per year, averaging 66 mm per month
- Snowfall: 282 cm per year
- Driest months: 32 mm in January, March and 35 mm in May
- Wettest months: 113 mm in September, 108 mm in August and 95 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Montana
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Montana, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Montana
This graph shows how much precipitation Montana, Alaska, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Montana
This graph shows how much snow Montana, Alaska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Montana
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Montana, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Montana
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Montana, Alaska. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Montana
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Montana, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Montana
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Montana, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Montana by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Montana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
