Teton County, MT Climate

Teton, MT County is known for its mild and typically pleasant climate. The average temperature in the summer months ranges from the mid-50s to mid-80s Fahrenheit, while winters are usually cold with temperatures reaching well below freezing. Precipitation levels are generally low in the county, with an average of just over 11 inches per year. Snowfall varies greatly between years, but typically receives anywhere from 20 to 60 inches of snow annually. Teton's clear skies and dry air make it a great place for outdoor recreation like hiking, camping, and skiing during the winter months.

Teton County, Montana gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Teton County averages 42 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 Teton County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Teton County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 75 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Teton County is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.9 Summer - 5 Winter

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

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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 Teton County with an average high temperature of 81.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Montana. In Teton County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Teton County are August, July and June.

In Teton County, there are 10.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Montana.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Teton County with an average of 13.4°. This is about average compared to other places in Montana.

In Teton County, there are 176.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

In Teton County, there are 22.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Montana.

Humidity is low in Teton 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 Teton County with 2.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.0 inches in Teton County means that it is one of the driest places in Montana.

June is the rainiest month in Teton County with 9.7 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 75.0 rainy days annually in Teton County, which is less rainy than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Autumn 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 42.4 inches in Teton County means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana. March is the snowiest month in Teton County with 8.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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