Drummond, MT Climate


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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Granite County / Drummond / Zip Codes
Drummond, MT has a moderate climate with cold winters and warm summers. On average, temperatures reach lows of 12 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months and highs of 85 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. There is an abundance of sunshine throughout the year, as well as some snowfall in the winter months. The area also averages around 16 inches of precipitation annually. This is mainly rain with some snow mixed in during the colder months. Spring and fall can be pleasant with temperatures ranging from 35 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a great time for outdoor activities such as camping and hiking.

Drummond, Montana gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Drummond averages 49 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 160 sunny days per year in Drummond. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Drummond gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 95 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 49 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Drummond is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.6 Summer - 3.9 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Drummond, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDrummond, MontanaUnited States
  14.0 in.38.1 in.
  48.6 in.27.8 in.
  94.5 days106.2 days
  160 days205 days
  82.5°85.8°
  10.8°21.7°
  6.37
  34.3
  3963 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 Drummond with an average high temperature of 82.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Montana. In Drummond, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Drummond are August, July and June.
In Drummond, there are 12.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Drummond with an average of 9.8°. This is colder than most places in Montana.
In Drummond, there are 218.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Montana.
In Drummond, there are 22.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Drummond, 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 Drummond with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is March with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.0 inches in Drummond means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.
June is the rainiest month in Drummond with 10.5 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 6.4 rainy days. There are 94.5 rainy days annually in Drummond, which is rainier than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 48.6 inches in Drummond means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Drummond with 11.4 inches of snow, and 10 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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