Cardwell, MT has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. Temperatures in the summer months can reach up to 90F during the day, while in the winter temperatures often dip to 0F during the night. The area gets very little precipitation throughout the year, averaging about 10 inches annually. Winters tend to be quite dry with snowfall totaling around 24 inches per season. The area also experiences high winds year round, which can cause dust storms and other weather related issues. However, days are often sunny and clear allowing residents plenty of opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities year round.
Cardwell, Montana gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cardwell 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 Cardwell. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cardwell gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 17
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 60 inches of snow a year