Meagher County, MT Climate

Meagher, MT County has a climate that is mostly temperate, with mild winters and warm summers. It experiences an average of around 16 inches of snowfall per year, becoming a popular spot for winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing. The days tend to be sunny with moderate humidity levels. Average summer temperatures reach up to the low 80s, making it a great place for outdoor recreation like camping, fishing, and hiking. Spring brings wildflowers to the area and fall is marked by gorgeous fall foliage. All in all, Meagher County is an ideal place for those looking for a pleasant climate all year round.

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

Meagher County averages 74 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 Meagher County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Meagher County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 74 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Meagher County is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.7 Summer - 4.4 Winter

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

Climate	Meagher, Montana	United States
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	79.5°	85.8°
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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 Meagher County with an average high temperature of 79.5°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Montana. In Meagher County, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Meagher County are August, July and June.

In Meagher County, there are 5.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Montana.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Meagher County with an average of 12.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Montana.

In Meagher County, there are 204.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Montana.

In Meagher County, there are 18.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

Humidity is low in Meagher 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 Meagher County with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.0 inches in Meagher County means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

June is the rainiest month in Meagher County with 11.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.2 rainy days. There are 90.6 rainy days annually in Meagher 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 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 74.1 inches in Meagher County means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. March is the snowiest month in Meagher County with 13.5 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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