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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Lincoln County / Troy / Zip Codes
Troy, MT has a cool continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures are usually between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit while winter temperatures range from 10 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with the most precipitation falling in the early spring and late fall months. Snow is common during winter months in Troy, making it a great place for outdoor activities such as skiing and snowshoeing. The area also experiences low humidity and abundant sunshine, adding to its charm.

Troy, Montana gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Troy averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 150 sunny days per year in Troy. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Troy gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 132 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.7 Summer - 3.8 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Troy, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateTroy, MontanaUnited States
  22.0 in.38.1 in.
  44.4 in.27.8 in.
  132.4 days106.2 days
  150 days205 days
  84.3°85.8°
  20.6°21.7°
  6.57
  34.3
  1890 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.

August is the hottest month for Troy with an average high temperature of 84.7°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Montana. In Troy, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Troy are June, September and July.
In Troy, there are 20.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Troy with an average of 20.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Montana.
In Troy, there are 161.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.
In Troy, there are 4.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Troy, 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.
November is the wettest month in Troy with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.0 inches in Troy means that it is one of the wettest places in Montana.
November is the rainiest month in Troy with 15.5 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.2 rainy days. There are 132.4 rainy days annually in Troy, which is one of the rainiest places in Montana. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 44.4 inches in Troy means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Troy with 16.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Pros -Close to the mountains; lots of room to roam. -Mild climate -Decent established trail system (hiking and mountain biking) -Cross Country Ski club & groomed  More

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Over 5 years ago

Troy is a good vacation spot but not for full time living. It’s a beautiful area but so are most mountainous areas. Cons- lots of poverty, poor health care, fires make  More

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Troy has similar problems to all towns. Let's take a look at what Troy really has to offer. The Cabinet Mountains are a narrow line of snow capped peaks, glacial lakes,  More

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