Gallatin River Ranch, MT Climate


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Gallatin River Ranch, MT enjoys a mild climate with warm summers and cold winters. The winter months bring an average of 20 inches of snow while the summer months average around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. There is minimal rainfall throughout the year with May, June, July and August all having an average of only 1 inch of rain combined. Humidity levels in Gallatin River Ranch are generally low and temperatures are rarely extreme. Overall, the climate in Gallatin River Ranch is comfortable and enjoyable for both residents and visitors alike.

Gallatin River Ranch, Montana gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Gallatin River Ranch averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Gallatin River Ranch. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Gallatin River Ranch gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Gallatin River Ranch is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

8.6 Summer - 4.7 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Gallatin River Ranch, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGallatin River Ranch, MontanaUnited States
  14.5 in.38.1 in.
  40.5 in.27.8 in.
  96.8 days106.2 days
  187 days205 days
  85.6°85.8°
  11.3°21.7°
  6.77
  3.84.3
  6281 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 Gallatin River Ranch with an average high temperature of 85.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Montana. In Gallatin River Ranch, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Gallatin River Ranch are June, September and August.
In Gallatin River Ranch, there are 25.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Gallatin River Ranch with an average of 9.9°. This is colder than most places in Montana.
In Gallatin River Ranch, there are 185.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Montana.
In Gallatin River Ranch, there are 18.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Gallatin River Ranch, 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.
May is the wettest month in Gallatin River Ranch with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 35% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.5 inches in Gallatin River Ranch means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.
May is the rainiest month in Gallatin River Ranch with 12.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.4 rainy days. There are 96.8 rainy days annually in Gallatin River Ranch, which is rainier than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.5 inches in Gallatin River Ranch means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana. March is the snowiest month in Gallatin River Ranch with 7.5 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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