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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Lake County / Elmo / Zip Codes
Elmo, MT enjoys a mild climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm yet not excessively hot, with temperatures averaging in the mid-to-high 70s and low 80s during July and August. Winters are cold but typically not extreme, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-20s to the high 30s throughout December, January and February. Spring is often marked by fluctuating temperatures while fall brings crisp air and colorful foliage. Elmo typically sees around 17 inches of rain per year along with 54 inches of snowfall annually.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 4.2 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Elmo, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateElmo, MontanaUnited States
  17.8 in.38.1 in.
  43.8 in.27.8 in.
  108.2 days106.2 days
  151 days205 days
  81.8°85.8°
  22.9°21.7°
  6.77
  3.14.3
  2920 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 Elmo with an average high temperature of 81.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Montana. In Elmo, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Elmo are August, July and June.
In Elmo, there are 9.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Elmo with an average of 22.0°. This is one of the warmest places in Montana.
In Elmo, there are 138.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Montana.
In Elmo, there are 3.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Elmo, 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 Elmo with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.8 inches in Elmo means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.
June is the rainiest month in Elmo with 11.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 5.9 rainy days. There are 108.2 rainy days annually in Elmo, which is rainier than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 43.8 inches in Elmo means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Elmo with 13.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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