Harlem, MT Climate


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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Blaine County / Harlem / Zip Codes
Harlem, Montana has a relatively mild climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures usually reach into the mid 70s Fahrenheit during the day and drop into the 40s at night. In the winter, temperatures can drop below freezing with an average of around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average annual precipitation of 17 inches, which mostly comes in snowfall during the winter months. Generally there are more sunny days than cloudy ones throughout the year in Harlem making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities and recreation.

Harlem, Montana gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Harlem averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Harlem. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Harlem gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 68 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 5
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 4.6 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Harlem, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHarlem, MontanaUnited States
  12.1 in.38.1 in.
  21.0 in.27.8 in.
  67.5 days106.2 days
  198 days205 days
  85.5°85.8°
  4.7°21.7°
  6.87
  3.64.3
  2365 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 Harlem with an average high temperature of 85.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Montana. In Harlem, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Harlem are June, September and August.
In Harlem, there are 24.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Montana.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Harlem with an average of 4.7°. This is one of the coldest places in Montana.
In Harlem, there are 196.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Montana.
In Harlem, there are 32.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Harlem, 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 Harlem with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.1 inches in Harlem means that it is drier than most places in Montana.
June is the rainiest month in Harlem with 10.2 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.6 rainy days. There are 67.5 rainy days annually in Harlem, which is less rainy than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 21.0 inches in Harlem means that it is one of the least snowy places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Harlem with 4.5 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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