Springhill, MT Climate


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Springhill, MT is known for its warm summer climate and mild winter conditions. Average daily temperatures in the summer months range from the upper 70s to the mid-80s, while winters bring temperatures as low as the mid-20s to high 30s. The area receives an average of 35 inches of precipitation each year spread evenly throughout all four seasons. Spring is typically dry and sunny with mostly clear skies, while summers bring humid conditions with a few days of rain scattered throughout. Fall is usually cool and foggy with some light snowfall in late October or early November, followed by cold temperatures through December and January.

Springhill, Montana gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Springhill averages 56 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Springhill. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Springhill gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 56 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Springhill is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.6 Summer - 4.4 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Springhill, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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.

July is the hottest month for Springhill with an average high temperature of 84.7°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Montana. In Springhill, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Springhill are June, September and August.
In Springhill, there are 21.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Springhill with an average of 9.9°. This is colder than most places in Montana.
In Springhill, there are 186.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Montana.
In Springhill, there are 18.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Springhill, 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.
May is the wettest month in Springhill with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 35% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.2 inches in Springhill means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.
May is the rainiest month in Springhill with 13.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 109.8 rainy days annually in Springhill, which is rainier 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 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 56.3 inches in Springhill means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Springhill with 9.7 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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