Big Horn County, Montana is known for its dry climate with relatively low humidity. The average annual temperature of the county is 48 degrees Fahrenheit and can range from lows in the teens to highs in the upper 90s during the summer months. Winters are known to be cold and dry with occasional snowfall that can last up to several days. Throughout the year, Big Horn County gets an average of 13 inches of precipitation from both rain and snowfall. The semi-arid climate makes it a great place for residents to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting all year long without having to worry too much about adverse weather conditions.
Big Horn County, Montana gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Big Horn County averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Big Horn County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Big Horn County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year