Climate in Cascade County, Montana

Cascade, MT County is located in Northwestern Montana and has a semi-arid climate. The area generally experiences hot, dry summers and cold winters with plenty of snowfall. During the summer months, temperatures peak around 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit with low humidity. In winter, temperatures can reach as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit and snowfall averages around 40 inches annually. The area is also prone to high winds during the spring and fall, making outdoor activities challenging. Despite the extreme weather conditions, Cascade remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts due to its remote location, abundance of wildlife, and excellent mountain views.

Cascade County, Montana gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Cascade County averages 60 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Cascade County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cascade County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 88 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.

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Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 60 inches of snow a year

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BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cascade County is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Cascade County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

July is the hottest month for Cascade County with an average high temperature of 83.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Montana. In Cascade County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cascade County are June, August and July.

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In Cascade County, there are 16.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cascade County with an average of 15.7°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.

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In Cascade County, there are 161.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

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In Cascade County, there are 18.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

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Humidity is low in Cascade 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.

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June is the wettest month in Cascade County with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.8 inches in Cascade County means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

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June is the rainiest month in Cascade County with 10.9 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 5.6 rainy days. There are 87.9 rainy days annually in Cascade County, which is about average compared to other places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

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An annual snowfall of 59.9 inches in Cascade County means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. March is the snowiest month in Cascade County with 11.0 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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