Great Falls, MT has a dry and continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer months is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit while the average temperature in the winter months is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall and snowfall are moderate throughout the year with an average of 15 inches of precipitation annually. During the warmer months there can be days with gusty winds which can help to cool down temperatures. In general, Great Falls enjoys moderate weather year round that makes it an ideal place to live.
Great Falls, Montana gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Great Falls averages 58 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 188 sunny days per year in Great Falls. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Great Falls gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 58 inches of snow a year