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.
Box Elder, Montana gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Box Elder averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Box Elder. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Box Elder gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 76 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year