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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Hill County / Box Elder / Zip Codes
Box Elder, MT is located in the northern part of the state and has a climate typical of the region. It experiences four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers. The average high temperature in winter is around 28 degrees Fahrenheit while the average high temperature in summer is around 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is typically low throughout the year, with an annual average of just over 13 inches per year. Snowfall averages around 42 inches per year, making Box Elder a popular destination for skiing and snowmobiling during the winter months. In short, Box Elder offers typical seasonal weather for Montana residents looking for a taste of small-town living.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9 Summer - 4.5 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Box Elder, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBox Elder, MontanaUnited States
  13.1 in.38.1 in.
  45.0 in.27.8 in.
  75.6 days106.2 days
  185 days205 days
  84.0°85.8°
  10.6°21.7°
  6.87
  3.84.3
  2680 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 Box Elder with an average high temperature of 84.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Montana. In Box Elder, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Box Elder are June, August and July.
In Box Elder, there are 20.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Box Elder with an average of 10.6°. This is colder than most places in Montana.
In Box Elder, there are 170.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.
In Box Elder, there are 25.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Box Elder, 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 Box Elder with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.1 inches in Box Elder means that it is drier than most places in Montana.
June is the rainiest month in Box Elder with 10.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 75.6 rainy days annually in Box Elder, which is less rainy than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 45.0 inches in Box Elder means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Box Elder with 9.3 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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