Highwood, MT has a semi-arid climate with hot and dry summers and cold and dry winters. Average temperatures range from the mid-30s in the winter to upper 80s in the summer, though temperatures can reach much higher in the summer months. Precipitation is quite low throughout most of the year, typically ranging from under an inch in the summer to around five inches during the winter months. Snowfall is also common, especially in late fall through early spring. The area also experiences strong winds at times, typically during thunderstorm activity and cold fronts.
Highwood, Montana gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Highwood averages 81 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Highwood. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Highwood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 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 16
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 81 inches of snow a year