Pinnacle, MT Climate

Pinnacle, MT enjoys moderate weather most of the year. During the winter months temperatures are mild, usually staying above freezing, and during the summer months they can reach up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit or more. The area is known for its sunshine and generally low amount of precipitation throughout the year, with rainfall averaging around 12 inches annually. Pinnacle experiences four distinct seasons, providing beautiful foliage in the fall and plenty of snow for outdoor activities in the winter.

Climate	Pinnacle, Montana	United States
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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.