Amsterdam, MT Climate


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Amsterdam, MT has a continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters with moderate precipitation throughout the year. Average summer temperatures reach up to 78 degrees Fahrenheit while winter temperatures typically drop to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 19 inches of precipitation annually, with snowfall averaging around 35 inches throughout the winter months. Summertime is often sunny and mild, while during the winter there are periods of both heavy snow and cold spells. This climate makes Amsterdam a great destination for outdoor activities all year round.

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

Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAmsterdam, 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
  4445 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 Amsterdam with an average high temperature of 85.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Montana. In Amsterdam, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Amsterdam are June, September and August.
In Amsterdam, 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 Amsterdam with an average of 9.9°. This is colder than most places in Montana.
In Amsterdam, there are 185.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Montana.
In Amsterdam, 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 Amsterdam, 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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.
May is the rainiest month in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, 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 Amsterdam means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana. March is the snowiest month in Amsterdam with 7.5 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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