Dupuyer, MT Climate


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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Pondera County / Dupuyer / Zip Codes
Dupuyer, MT has a rather unique climate compared to other parts of the country. The area experiences warm summers with temperatures between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as cold winters with temperatures ranging from 0 to 20 degrees. Even in the cold months, however, there are still plenty of sunny days, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities all year round. Precipitation levels are relatively low, but thunderstorms are common during the summer months. Snowfall usually occurs in December and January and can be quite heavy at times. All in all, Dupuyer is a great place to visit due to its mild climate and plentiful sunshine throughout the year.

Dupuyer, Montana gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Dupuyer averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in Dupuyer. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Dupuyer gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 75 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Dupuyer is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

8.9 Summer - 4.9 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Dupuyer, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDupuyer, MontanaUnited States
  16.7 in.38.1 in.
  44.0 in.27.8 in.
  75.0 days106.2 days
  179 days205 days
  79.3°85.8°
  12.8°21.7°
  6.77
  3.94.3
  4117 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 Dupuyer with an average high temperature of 79.3°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Montana. In Dupuyer, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Dupuyer are August, July and June.
In Dupuyer, there are 6.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Dupuyer with an average of 12.4°. This is about average compared to other places in Montana.
In Dupuyer, there are 185.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Montana.
In Dupuyer, there are 25.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Dupuyer, 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 Dupuyer with 3.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 36% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.7 inches in Dupuyer means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.
June is the rainiest month in Dupuyer with 10.3 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 75.0 rainy days annually in Dupuyer, 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 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 44.0 inches in Dupuyer means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana. March is the snowiest month in Dupuyer with 9.0 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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