Zip 59932 (Somers, MT) Climate


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The climate of 59932 Somers, MT, USA is generally dry and mild. Summers are typically warm with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the low 80s Fahrenheit. Winters are usually chilly with temperatures ranging from 25 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The area experiences moderate precipitation all year round, although it can be quite variable during the summer months. Snowfall in the area is not particularly common in comparison to other parts of Montana. Overall, 59932 Somers has a pleasant climate that makes for ideal outdoor activities throughout much of the year.

Somers (zip 59932), Montana gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Somers (zip 59932) averages 56 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 151 sunny days per year in Somers (zip 59932). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Somers (zip 59932) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 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 17
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 56 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 59932 zip code is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.9 Summer - 3.6 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 59932 zip code, 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.

August is the hottest month for the 59932 zip code with an average high temperature of 80.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Montana. In the 59932 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 59932 zip code are July, August and June.
In the 59932 zip code, there are 8.7 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 59932 zip code with an average of 16.9°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.
In the 59932 zip code, there are 175.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.
In the 59932 zip code, there are 8.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Montana.
Humidity is low in the 59932 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 59932 zip code with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.1 inches in the 59932 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Montana.
December is the rainiest month in the 59932 zip code with 12.5 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.7 rainy days. There are 122.5 rainy days annually in the 59932 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Montana. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 55.8 inches in the 59932 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in the 59932 zip code with 17.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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