Ravalli County, MT Climate


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Ravalli County in Montana has a diverse range of climates, depending on which part of the county you are in. In the western portion, it is relatively mild with temperatures ranging from highs in the summer of around 80 degrees Fahrenheit to lows in the winter below zero Fahrenheit. The eastern part of Ravalli County is generally much colder with temperatures dipping down into the single digits during the winter months. Snowfall is common throughout the year, especially at higher elevations. During the spring and summer months, thunderstorms are common as well, often accompanied by hail and strong winds. Overall, Ravalli County has a rather unpredictable climate due to its mountainous terrain and varied elevation.

Ravalli County, Montana gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Ravalli County averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 158 sunny days per year in Ravalli County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ravalli County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 16
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Ravalli County is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

8.7 Summer - 4.3 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Ravalli County, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRavalli, MontanaUnited States
  13.8 in.38.1 in.
  36.5 in.27.8 in.
  108.4 days106.2 days
  158 days205 days
  84.0°85.8°
  15.8°21.7°
  6.67
  34.3
  5908 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 Ravalli County with an average high temperature of 84.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Montana. In Ravalli County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ravalli County are June, August and September.
In Ravalli County, there are 15.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Montana.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ravalli County with an average of 14.1°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.
In Ravalli County, there are 189.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Montana.
In Ravalli County, there are 12.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.
Humidity is low in Ravalli County, 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 Ravalli County with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.8 inches in Ravalli County means that it is drier than most places in Montana.
June is the rainiest month in Ravalli County with 11.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 108.4 rainy days annually in Ravalli County, which is rainier than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 36.5 inches in Ravalli County means that it is less snowy than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in Ravalli County with 10.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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