Montana Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 6 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Montana Climate Overview

Montana has an average annual temperature of 42.1°F (across all 6 cities) with approximately 566 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 70%. The warmest city is Billings with average July highs of 99.9°F, while Bozeman is the coldest with average January lows of -15.9°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Billings
Jul High: 99.9°F
Coldest City
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Bozeman
Jan Low: -15.9°F
Wettest City
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Kalispell
703 mm/yr
Driest City
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Billings
411 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 92.5°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: -10.1°F
Cities With Data
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6
cities in Montana
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Montana — Weather History

📅 Montana Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 6 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Montana Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across Montana with average highs around 92.5°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near -10.1°F. May is the wettest month with approximately 74 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 39.9°F -10.1°F 14.9°F 40 89% 1.8 1.50
Feb 45.7°F -8.3°F 18.7°F 36 85% 1.8 2.50
Mar 57°F 5°F 31.1°F 43 77% 1.7 3.60
Apr 69.4°F 17.2°F 43.3°F 54 69% 1.6 4.70
May 78.1°F 25.3°F 51.8°F 74 65% 1.4 5.70
Jun 86.4°F 34.2°F 60.3°F 72 62% 1.3 6.40
Jul 92.5°F 42.6°F 67.6°F 37 53% 1.1 7.00
Aug 92.1°F 41.5°F 66.7°F 37 50% 1.1 5.90
Sep 85.8°F 29.7°F 57.7°F 39 55% 1.3 4.40
Oct 73.4°F 18°F 45.7°F 43 66% 1.4 2.80
Nov 55.2°F 5°F 30.2°F 45 78% 1.6 1.60
Dec 41°F -7.6°F 16.7°F 43 86% 1.7 1.20

📈 Montana Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Montana Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Montana's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 6 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Montana

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Montana.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Montana?
Billings is the hottest city in Montana with an average July high of 99.9°F based on 45 years of data. View Billings weather history →
What is the coldest city in Montana?
Bozeman is the coldest city with average January lows of -15.9°F. View Bozeman weather history →
Which city in Montana gets the most rain?
Kalispell is the wettest city in Montana with approximately 703 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Kalispell weather history →
What is the warmest month in Montana?
Jul is the warmest month across Montana, with state-wide average highs of 92.5°F and average lows of 42.6°F.
How many cities in Montana have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 6 cities in Montana, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Montana?
Jul is the sunniest month across Montana with an average solar radiation of 7.00 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 6 cities in Montana at monthly temporal resolution.