Helena Flats, MT Climate


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Helena Flats, MT has a pleasant climate with warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Rainfall is moderate throughout the year, with average precipitation of about 14 inches each year. Precipitation can come in the form of rain or snow depending on the time of year; however, the area usually sees more rain than snow. The region gets plenty of sunshine during the summer months, providing a great opportunity for outdoor activities. In the winter months the area often experiences cold temperatures and snowfall, making for an exciting winter wonderland experience.

Helena Flats, Montana gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Helena Flats averages 56 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 151 sunny days per year in Helena Flats. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Helena Flats gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 56 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Helena Flats is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.9 Summer - 3.6 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Helena Flats, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHelena Flats, MontanaUnited States
  18.0 in.38.1 in.
  55.9 in.27.8 in.
  128.5 days106.2 days
  151 days205 days
  80.5°85.8°
  17.0°21.7°
  6.37
  3.24.3
  4922 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.

August is the hottest month for Helena Flats with an average high temperature of 80.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Montana. In Helena Flats, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Helena Flats are July, August and June.
In Helena Flats, there are 8.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Helena Flats with an average of 16.8°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.
In Helena Flats, there are 176.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.
In Helena Flats, there are 8.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Helena Flats, 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 Helena Flats with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.0 inches in Helena Flats means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.
January is the rainiest month in Helena Flats with 13.6 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 7.0 rainy days. There are 128.5 rainy days annually in Helena Flats, which is one of the rainiest places in Montana. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 55.9 inches in Helena Flats means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Helena Flats with 17.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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