Zip 59873 (Thompson Falls, MT) Climate

Thompson Falls, MT is located in Montana's mountainous terrain and experiences a typical highland continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. The temperature ranges from an average of -3°C in January to 22°C in July. Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year and snowfall averages over 120 inches annually. Thompson Falls has an arid climate, with dry air that keeps humidity low and comfortable all year round. The combination of mild temperatures and low humidity make it a great place for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, camping, and skiing.

Thompson Falls (zip 59873), Montana gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Thompson Falls (zip 59873) averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 153 sunny days per year in Thompson Falls (zip 59873). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Thompson Falls (zip 59873) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 141 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 59873 zip code is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Montana.

8.5 Summer - 4 Winter

September, June and July are the most pleasant months in the 59873 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Thompson Falls, Montana	United States
	Unlock	38.1 in.
	42.0 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
	153 days	Unlock
	86.0°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	6.5	Unlock
	Unlock	4.3
	2620 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.

August is the hottest month for the 59873 zip code with an average high temperature of 86.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Montana. In the 59873 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 59873 zip code are June, September and July.

In the 59873 zip code, there are 28.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Montana.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 59873 zip code with an average of 21.7°. This is one of the warmest places in Montana.

In the 59873 zip code, there are 151.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Montana.

In the 59873 zip code, there are 3.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Montana.

Humidity is low in the 59873 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.

November is the wettest month in the 59873 zip code with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.7 inches in the 59873 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in Montana.

November is the rainiest month in the 59873 zip code with 15.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.2 rainy days. There are 140.9 rainy days annually in the 59873 zip code, which is one of the rainiest places in Montana. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 42.0 inches in the 59873 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana. December is the snowiest month in the 59873 zip code with 15.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Reviews for Thompson Falls

See all ()

Write a Review

Start Your Review of Thompson Falls

Jobs

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