Zip 59718 (Bozeman, MT) Climate

Bozeman, MT, is located in the Rocky Mountains and boasts a pleasant climate for much of the year. Summers are warm with temperatures in the 70s and 80s during the day, while winters can be cold with temperatures dipping below 0 degrees Fahrenheit at times. Generally, the area receives about 20 inches of snow annually and experiences very little rain throughout most of the year. The air is often dry due to its elevation above sea level; however, this can be offset by breezy days during springtime. All in all, Bozeman offers a great climate to enjoy outdoor activities throughout the seasons.

Bozeman (zip 59718), Montana gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Bozeman (zip 59718) averages 62 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Bozeman (zip 59718). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bozeman (zip 59718) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 62 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 59718 zip code is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.6 Summer - 4.4 Winter

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 59718 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Bozeman, Montana	United States
	16.8 in.	38.1 in.
	61.6 in.	27.8 in.
	112.1 days	106.2 days
	186 days	205 days
	84.4°	85.8°
	13.2°	21.7°
	6.5	7
	3.8	4.3
	4783 ft.	2443 ft.

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 59718 zip code with an average high temperature of 84.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Montana. In the 59718 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 59718 zip code are June, September and August.

In the 59718 zip code, there are 17.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 59718 zip code with an average of 11.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Montana.

In the 59718 zip code, there are 180.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Montana.

In the 59718 zip code, there are 16.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

Humidity is low in the 59718 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 59718 zip code with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 35% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.8 inches in the 59718 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.

May is the rainiest month in the 59718 zip code with 13.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 6.6 rainy days. There are 112.1 rainy days annually in the 59718 zip code, which is rainier 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 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 61.6 inches in the 59718 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in the 59718 zip code with 10.8 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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