Geraldine, MT Climate


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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Chouteau County / Geraldine / Zip Codes
Geraldine, MT experiences a variety of climates throughout the year. It has mild summers, with temperatures averaging around 67 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to around 40 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Winters in Geraldine, MT can be cold and snowy, with temperatures falling below freezing and accumulating snowfall. Spring and fall tend to be cool but pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 45 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The area also experiences occasional thunderstorms during all seasons, usually accompanied by heavy rains and winds.

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

Geraldine averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 182 sunny days per year in Geraldine. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Geraldine gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 92 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Geraldine is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.9 Summer - 4.6 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Geraldine, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGeraldine, MontanaUnited States
  15.3 in.38.1 in.
  47.2 in.27.8 in.
  91.9 days106.2 days
  182 days205 days
  84.9°85.8°
  11.3°21.7°
  6.87
  3.94.3
  3136 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 Geraldine with an average high temperature of 84.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Montana. In Geraldine, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Geraldine are June, September and August.
In Geraldine, there are 23.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Montana.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Geraldine with an average of 11.3°. This is colder than most places in Montana.
In Geraldine, there are 169.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.
In Geraldine, there are 24.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Geraldine, 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 Geraldine with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.3 inches in Geraldine means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.
June is the rainiest month in Geraldine with 12.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.6 rainy days. There are 91.9 rainy days annually in Geraldine, which is about average compared to other places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 47.2 inches in Geraldine means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Geraldine with 9.0 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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