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Kalispell, MT has a pleasant climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). During the winter months, temperatures can dip to as low as 10°F (-12°C), while in the summer they can rise up to 90°F (32°C). Snowfall usually occurs during the winter months, and precipitation is fairly common throughout the year. The city receives about 15 inches (38 cm) of rain per year. It also experiences an average of 232 sunny days per year, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing.

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

Kalispell 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 Kalispell. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Kalispell 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 Kalispell 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 Kalispell, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateKalispell, 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
  2956 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 Kalispell with an average high temperature of 80.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Montana. In Kalispell, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Kalispell are July, August and June.
In Kalispell, 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 Kalispell with an average of 16.8°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.
In Kalispell, 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 Kalispell, 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 Kalispell, 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 Kalispell 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 Kalispell means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.
January is the rainiest month in Kalispell 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 Kalispell, 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 Kalispell means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Kalispell with 17.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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