Musselshell, MT Climate


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Musselshell, MT has a temperate climate with cold winters and warm summers. The area experiences an average of 70 days with temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit each year, while on average, temperatures dip to below freezing on 120 days throughout the year. Musselshell typically receives about 16 inches of precipitation per year, mostly falling in the form of snow during the winter months. During summertime, thunderstorms are not uncommon. In general, Musselshell enjoys a sunny climate with moderate temperatures throughout the year.

Musselshell, Montana gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Musselshell averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Musselshell. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Musselshell gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Musselshell is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Montana.

8.6 Summer - 5.2 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Musselshell, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMusselshell, MontanaUnited States
  14.2 in.38.1 in.
  35.2 in.27.8 in.
  72.9 days106.2 days
  201 days205 days
  88.8°85.8°
  14.3°21.7°
  77
  3.84.3
  2995 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 Musselshell with an average high temperature of 88.8°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Montana. In Musselshell, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Musselshell are June, September and May.
In Musselshell, there are 37.7 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 Musselshell with an average of 14.0°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.
In Musselshell, there are 159.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.
In Musselshell, there are 17.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Musselshell, 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 Musselshell with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.2 inches in Musselshell means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.
June is the rainiest month in Musselshell with 10.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 3.7 rainy days. There are 72.9 rainy days annually in Musselshell, 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 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 35.2 inches in Musselshell means that it is less snowy than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Musselshell with 7.1 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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