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Missoula, MT vs Raleigh, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Raleigh. Missoula averages 159 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Raleigh, North Carolina gets 45.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. Missoula, Montana gets 15.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Raleigh averages 3.7 inches of snow per year. Missoula averages 39.5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Raleigh, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 89.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29.9
Rain: averages 45.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3.7 inches of snow a year

Missoula, Montana
Summer High: the July high is around 84.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17.9
Rain: averages 15.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39.5 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Raleigh

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Raleigh is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in North Carolina.

7.5 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Raleigh, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Missoula

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Missoula is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

6.6 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Missoula, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Missoula, MT

10 AM PST

Light Rain Likely

47°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayLight Rain Likely58° / 33°NNE 3 to 7 mph
TuesdaySunny67° / 38°ESE 2 to 10 mph
WednesdaySunny78° / 46°S 2 to 6 mph
ThursdaySlight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny75° / 42°W 2 to 12 mph
FridaySunny82° / 47°S 3 mph
SaturdayMostly Sunny86° / 51°SSE 1 to 5 mph
SundayPartly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms84° / 48°SSW 2 to 8 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthMissoula, MTRaleigh, NC
January34° / 18°51° / 30°
February39° / 21°55° / 32°
March49° / 27°63° / 39°
April58° / 33°72° / 47°
May67° / 40°79° / 56°
June74° / 46°87° / 65°
July85° / 51°90° / 69°
August84° / 50°88° / 68°
September72° / 42°82° / 61°
October57° / 32°72° / 49°
November41° / 25°63° / 40°
December31° / 17°54° / 33°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Missoula / Raleigh
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 029 / 1912 / 108 / 1
February0 / 026 / 159 / 96 / 1
March0 / 024 / 811 / 105 / 0
April0 / 114 / 111 / 92 / 0
May0 / 24 / 012 / 100 / 0
June1 / 90 / 012 / 100 / 0
July9 / 150 / 07 / 110 / 0
August8 / 110 / 07 / 100 / 0
September1 / 32 / 08 / 80 / 0
October0 / 015 / 18 / 71 / 0
November0 / 024 / 611 / 85 / 0
December0 / 030 / 1612 / 99 / 0
July is the hottest month for Missoula with an average high temperature of 84.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Montana. In Missoula, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Missoula are June, August and September.

July is the hottest month for Raleigh with an average high temperature of 89.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Raleigh, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Raleigh are May, September and April.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Missoula with an average of 16.9°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Raleigh with an average of 29.9°. This is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Missoula, there are 19.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

In Raleigh, there are 40.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.

In Missoula, there are 166.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Raleigh, there are 65.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

In Missoula, there are 6.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Raleigh, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

June is the wettest month in Missoula with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.2 inches in Missoula means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.


August is the wettest month in Raleigh with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.8 inches in Raleigh means that it is drier than most places in North Carolina.

December is the rainiest month in Missoula with 12.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 120.4 rainy days annually in Missoula, which is rainier than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in Raleigh with 10.6 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.0 rainy days. There are 108.3 rainy days annually in Raleigh, which is less rainy than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 39.5 inches in Missoula means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

An annual snowfall of 3.7 inches in Raleigh means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina.
December is the snowiest month in Missoula with 11.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Raleigh with 1.9 inches of snow, and 3 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.

Reviews for Missoula    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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