Fort Shaw, MT has a semi-arid climate with cool winters and hot summers. Winters in Fort Shaw typically see temperatures drop to around 0°F, while summers can reach up to 90°F during the day. The area receives an average of 8-9 inches of precipitation annually, with most of that falling during the spring and summer months. Snow is relatively rare, but does occur during winter months. The air is often dry and low humidity levels are common throughout the year.
Fort Shaw, Montana gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fort Shaw averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Fort Shaw. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fort Shaw gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 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 15
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year