Rader Creek, MT Climate


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Rader Creek, MT has a climate that is typical of most areas in Montana. The summers are warm and dry, with temperatures ranging from the high 50s to mid 70s on average. Winters can be quite cold, with temperatures ranging from the low teens to high 30s. Snowfall is common during the winter months and can last throughout the season depending on the weather. Rainfall is generally minimal throughout the year, however springtime will usually bring more rain than other seasons. Overall, Rader Creek experiences a mild climate throughout the year with plenty of sunshine and beautiful mountain views.

Rader Creek, Montana gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Rader Creek averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Rader Creek. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rader Creek gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 14
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rader Creek is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.6 Summer - 5 Winter
August, September and July are the most pleasant months in Rader Creek, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRader Creek, MontanaUnited States
  12.2 in.38.1 in.
  29.5 in.27.8 in.
  86.1 days106.2 days
  186 days205 days
  85.6°85.8°
  13.6°21.7°
  6.87
  3.64.3
  5884 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 Rader Creek with an average high temperature of 85.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Montana. In Rader Creek, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rader Creek are June, September and August.
In Rader Creek, there are 18.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rader Creek with an average of 11.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Montana.
In Rader Creek, there are 196.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Montana.
In Rader Creek, there are 17.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Rader Creek, 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 Rader Creek with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.2 inches in Rader Creek means that it is drier than most places in Montana.
May is the rainiest month in Rader Creek with 11.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 86.1 rainy days annually in Rader Creek, which is about average compared to other places in Montana. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 29.5 inches in Rader Creek means that it is less snowy than most places in Montana. March is the snowiest month in Rader Creek with 5.9 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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