Colstrip, MT has a semi-arid climate, characterized by cold, dry winters and hot, dry summers. During the winter months temperatures in Colstrip typically drop to below freezing levels with occasional snowfall while during the summer months temperatures can soar into the 90s with notable aridity. The area sees around 14 inches of precipitation per year spread out over about 25 days of measurable rainfall on average. This makes for a generally mild and comfortable climate throughout the year with moderate breezes that bring some relief from higher temperatures.
Colstrip, Montana gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Colstrip averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Colstrip. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Colstrip gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year