West Kootenai, MT Climate


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United States / Montana / No Metro Area / Lincoln County / West Kootenai / Zip Codes
West Kootenai, MT has a mild climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average high temperatures during the summer months are in the mid to upper 70s, while the average low temperatures during the winter months are typically around freezing. The area gets an average of 24 inches of snowfall per year, making it ideal for winter sports enthusiasts who enjoy skiing or snowmobiling. Additionally, due to its location near several lakes and rivers, West Kootenai experiences moderate amounts of precipitation throughout the year, creating a pleasant environment for outdoor activities such as fishing or camping.

West Kootenai, Montana gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

West Kootenai averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 152 sunny days per year in West Kootenai. The US average is 205 sunny days.

West Kootenai gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 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 17
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

  ClimateWest Kootenai, MontanaUnited States
  16.9 in.38.1 in.
  36.7 in.27.8 in.
  107.4 days106.2 days
  152 days205 days
  83.6°85.8°
  16.8°21.7°
  6.57
  34.3
  4252 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 West Kootenai with an average high temperature of 83.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Montana. In West Kootenai, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for West Kootenai are June, August and July.
In West Kootenai, there are 18.4 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 West Kootenai with an average of 16.0°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.
In West Kootenai, there are 177.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.
In West Kootenai, there are 11.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.
Humidity is low in West Kootenai, 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 West Kootenai with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.9 inches in West Kootenai means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.
November is the rainiest month in West Kootenai with 11.1 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 107.4 rainy days annually in West Kootenai, which is rainier than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 36.7 inches in West Kootenai means that it is less snowy than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in West Kootenai with 10.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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