Muddy, MT Climate


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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Big Horn County / Muddy / Zip Codes
Muddy, MT has a cool and temperate climate throughout the year. The average temperature in the summer is around 70°F (21°C) during the day and around 40°F (4°C) at night. The winter months typically have an average temperature of 30°F (-1°C) during the day and 10°F (-12°C) at night. Precipitation in Muddy, MT is generally sparse throughout the year, however there can be occasional snowfall in the winter months.

Muddy, Montana gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Muddy averages 48 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Muddy. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Muddy gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 48 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Muddy is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

8.4 Summer - 4.7 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Muddy, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMuddy, MontanaUnited States
  14.6 in.38.1 in.
  48.1 in.27.8 in.
  73.5 days106.2 days
  204 days205 days
  88.1°85.8°
  7.8°21.7°
  6.67
  3.74.3
  3268 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 Muddy with an average high temperature of 88.1°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Montana. In Muddy, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Muddy are June, September and August.
In Muddy, there are 34.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Muddy with an average of 7.2°. This is colder than most places in Montana.
In Muddy, there are 205.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Montana.
In Muddy, there are 26.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Muddy, 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 Muddy with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 34% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.6 inches in Muddy means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.
May is the rainiest month in Muddy with 9.2 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.6 rainy days. There are 73.5 rainy days annually in Muddy, which is less rainy than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 48.1 inches in Muddy means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. March is the snowiest month in Muddy with 8.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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