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Billings, MT vs Anchorage, AK

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On average, there are 126 sunny days per year in Anchorage. Billings averages 205 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Anchorage, Alaska gets 17.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Billings, Montana gets 14.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Anchorage averages 78.8 inches of snow per year. Billings averages 46.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Anchorage, Alaska
Summer High: the July high is around 67 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8.6
Rain: averages 17.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 78.8 inches of snow a year

Billings, Montana
Summer High: the July high is around 88.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15.8
Rain: averages 14.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46.3 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Anchorage

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Anchorage is 5.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Alaska.

5.5 / 10

July, June and August are the most pleasant months in Anchorage, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Billings

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Billings is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Montana.

7 / 10

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Billings, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Billings, MT

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DAY	DESCRIPTION	HIGH / LOW	WIND
This Afternoon	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	58° / 45°	NW 13 mph
Thursday	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	63° / 44°	WNW 15 to 23 mph
Friday	Chance Rain Showers	65° / 45°	NW 8 to 12 mph
Saturday	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	68° / 48°	N 5 to 10 mph
Sunday	Showers And Thunderstorms	66° / 47°	NE 10 to 16 mph
Monday	Rain Showers	58° / 44°	NW 15 mph
Tuesday	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	64° / 45°	WNW 12 to 17 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Billings, MT	Anchorage, AK
January	38° / 16°	23° / 9°
February	42° / 19°	27° / 11°
March	52° / 26°	35° / 17°
April	60° / 34°	46° / 28°
May	70° / 43°	58° / 38°
June	79° / 51°	65° / 47°
July	88° / 57°	67° / 51°
August	87° / 55°	65° / 49°
September	75° / 46°	56° / 41°
October	62° / 36°	41° / 28°
November	47° / 25°	28° / 15°
December	37° / 16°	24° / 11°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Billings / Anchorage

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	28 / 31	5 / 8	6 / 8
February	0 / 0	25 / 27	6 / 7	5 / 7
March	0 / 0	23 / 29	7 / 6	5 / 6
April	0 / 0	12 / 21	9 / 5	3 / 3
May	1 / 0	2 / 5	11 / 7	1 / 0
June	4 / 0	0 / 0	11 / 9	0 / 0
July	14 / 0	0 / 0	7 / 12	0 / 0
August	12 / 0	0 / 0	6 / 14	0 / 0
September	3 / 0	1 / 4	7 / 14	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	9 / 21	7 / 12	2 / 4
November	0 / 0	23 / 28	6 / 9	4 / 8
December	0 / 0	29 / 30	6 / 10	6 / 11

July is the hottest month for Billings with an average high temperature of 88.3°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Montana. In Billings, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Billings are June, September and May.

July is the hottest month for Anchorage with an average high temperature of 67.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Alaska. In Anchorage, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Anchorage are July, June and August.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Billings with an average of 15.8°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anchorage with an average of 8.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Billings, there are 33.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Billings, there are 151.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 196.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Billings, there are 12.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 27.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

May is the wettest month in Billings with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 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 14.2 inches in Billings means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

August is the wettest month in Anchorage with 3.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 35% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.3 inches in Anchorage means that it is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

May is the rainiest month in Billings with 11.0 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 5.4 rainy days. There are 88.3 rainy days annually in Billings, which is about average compared to other 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.

August is the rainiest month in Anchorage with 14.4 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 111.8 rainy days annually in Anchorage, which is less rainy than most places in Alaska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 46.3 inches in Billings means that it is snowier than most places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 78.8 inches in Anchorage means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska.

March is the snowiest month in Billings with 9.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Anchorage with 17.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Billings, MT vs Anchorage, AK

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Billings / Anchorage

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Billings with an average of 15.8°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anchorage with an average of 8.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Billings, there are 33.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Billings, there are 12.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 27.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 46.3 inches in Billings means that it is snowier than most places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 78.8 inches in Anchorage means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska.

March is the snowiest month in Billings with 9.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Anchorage with 17.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Billings / Anchorage

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Billings with an average of 15.8°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anchorage with an average of 8.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Billings, there are 33.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Montana.In Anchorage, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Billings, there are 12.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.In Anchorage, there are 27.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 46.3 inches in Billings means that it is snowier than most places in Montana.An annual snowfall of 78.8 inches in Anchorage means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska.

March is the snowiest month in Billings with 9.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.December is the snowiest month in Anchorage with 17.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Billings with an average of 15.8°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anchorage with an average of 8.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Billings, there are 33.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alaska.

In Billings, there are 12.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Anchorage, there are 27.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Alaska.

An annual snowfall of 46.3 inches in Billings means that it is snowier than most places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 78.8 inches in Anchorage means that it is snowier than most places in Alaska.

March is the snowiest month in Billings with 9.2 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Anchorage with 17.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.