Zip 59648 (Wolf Creek, MT) Climate

Wolf Creek, MT is located in southwestern Montana near Missoula and has a unique climate due to its elevation of 3,541 feet. Summers are warm and pleasant with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to upper-80s (Fahrenheit). Winters in Wolf Creek can be quite cold, with average temperatures ranging from the low-teens to 30s (Fahrenheit). Precipitation is relatively moderate for the area, with an average of about 25 inches annually. Snow is common during winter months, and on average there are approximately 110 days each year where snowfall occurs. Overall, Wolf Creek has a mild climate compared to other parts of Montana due to its lower elevation and proximity to other towns like Missoula.

Wolf Creek (zip 59648), Montana gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Wolf Creek (zip 59648) averages 58 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Wolf Creek (zip 59648). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Wolf Creek (zip 59648) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 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 18
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 58 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 59648 zip code is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.8 Summer - 5 Winter

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 59648 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Wolf Creek, Montana	United States
	15.2 in.	38.1 in.
	58.4 in.	27.8 in.
	80.2 days	106.2 days
	186 days	205 days
	83.9°	85.8°
	17.5°	21.7°
	6.8	7
	3.9	4.3
	3680 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 the 59648 zip code with an average high temperature of 83.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Montana. In the 59648 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 59648 zip code are June, August and September.

In the 59648 zip code, there are 18.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 59648 zip code with an average of 17.5°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.

In the 59648 zip code, there are 150.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Montana.

In the 59648 zip code, there are 17.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

Humidity is low in the 59648 zip code, 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.

May is the wettest month in the 59648 zip code with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 36% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.2 inches in the 59648 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.

May is the rainiest month in the 59648 zip code with 9.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.1 rainy days. There are 80.2 rainy days annually in the 59648 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 58.4 inches in the 59648 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. March is the snowiest month in the 59648 zip code with 10.6 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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