Zip 59735 (Harrison, MT) Climate

Harrison, MT (59735) is a small town located in western Montana with an average temperature of 43 degrees Fahrenheit. The area experiences cold winters with temperatures often dropping below freezing in December and January, while the summers are relatively mild with temperatures ranging from the low-70s to mid-80s. The area receives an average of 28 inches of precipitation annually, mainly in the form of snowfall during winter months. Winters can be long and snowy but the evenings cool off quickly due to its high elevation. With 350 days of sunshine per year, Harrison is a great spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and camping.

Harrison (zip 59735), Montana gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Harrison (zip 59735) averages 60 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 Harrison (zip 59735). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Harrison (zip 59735) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 60 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 59735 zip code is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

8.8 Summer - 4.7 Winter

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 59735 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Harrison, Montana	United States
	Unlock	38.1 in.
	60.1 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
	186 days	Unlock
	83.1°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	6.7	Unlock
	Unlock	4.3
	4928 ft.	Unlock

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 59735 zip code with an average high temperature of 83.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Montana. In the 59735 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 59735 zip code are August, June and July.

In the 59735 zip code, there are 12.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Montana.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 59735 zip code with an average of 16.9°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.

In the 59735 zip code, there are 162.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

In the 59735 zip code, there are 11.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.

Humidity is low in the 59735 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.

June is the wettest month in the 59735 zip code with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 35% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.2 inches in the 59735 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.

May is the rainiest month in the 59735 zip code with 12.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.0 rainy days. There are 93.9 rainy days annually in the 59735 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 60.1 inches in the 59735 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in the 59735 zip code with 10.5 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Reviews for Harrison

See all ()

Write a Review

Start Your Review of Harrison

Jobs

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.