Basin, MT has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are usually mild and dry with temperatures reaching into the 80s (Fahrenheit). Winters tend to be cold with temperatures dropping below freezing on most days. Spring and autumn are pleasant, often sunny times of year. Precipitation is relatively light throughout the year, though snowfall can be heavy in the winter months. Basin experiences an average of 211 sunny days per year, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities and the natural beauty of Montana.
Basin, Montana gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Basin averages 60 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Basin. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Basin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 60 inches of snow a year