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Colstrip, MT has a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer months of July and August is around 87 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low temperature is about 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are very cold with an average high temperature of 29 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and an average low of 11 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation levels in Colstrip are relatively low compared to other parts of Montana, averaging 18 inches per year. Snowfall can be significant in the winter months, reaching six to seven inches on average. Overall, the weather in Colstrip is mild and comfortable most of the year, making it a great destination for outdoor activities and exploration.

Colstrip (zip 59323), Montana gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Colstrip (zip 59323) averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Colstrip (zip 59323). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Colstrip (zip 59323) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 59323 zip code is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.7 Summer - 4.9 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 59323 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 59323 zip code with an average high temperature of 87.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Montana. In the 59323 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 59323 zip code are June, September and August.
In the 59323 zip code, there are 30.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 59323 zip code with an average of 10.4°. This is colder than most places in Montana.
In the 59323 zip code, there are 184.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Montana.
In the 59323 zip code, there are 22.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.
Humidity is low in the 59323 zip code, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
June is the wettest month in the 59323 zip code with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 34% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.6 inches in the 59323 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.
May is the rainiest month in the 59323 zip code with 10.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 77.8 rainy days annually in the 59323 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 41.5 inches in the 59323 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in the 59323 zip code with 7.3 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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