Missoula, MT has a mild climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months temperatures generally reach highs in the low 80s Fahrenheit and lows in the mid 40s, while winter temperatures range from highs in the upper 20s to lows in the single digits. Precipitation is quite moderate throughout the year, with an average of about 15 inches of rainfall each year, mainly concentrated during the late spring and early summer months. Snowfall is also common during winter, with an average of 50 inches annually.
Missoula, Montana gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Missoula averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Missoula. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Missoula gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 18
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year