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What is the hottest month in Montana? ›

The warmest temperatures occur in July, when the statewide range is 64-88°F (17-31°C), although most places will record 90°F (32°C) a few times each summer. Parts of Montana west of the Continental Divide are generally cooler than the southeast.

January is the coldest month, although periods of subzero air occur occasionally in December and February. There are rare (and brief) subzero bouts in November and March. During the winter, sunshine is limited to about 30 percent of the possible. The hottest temperature recorded in Missoula was 107 on July 6, 2007.

The Banana Belt

The Bitterroot Valley is known as the “Banana Belt of Montana” as the weather is far less severe than in other parts of the state. The area is well known for ideal summer conditions with daytime high's normally in the 80's and cool, crisp evenings that dip into the 50's.

Today. Plentiful sunshine. High 89F. Winds ENE at less than 5 mph, becoming NW and increasing to 10 to 15 mph.

Average Cost of Living in Montana: $47,887 per year

That means Montana is more expensive to live in than over half of the country. If you have your heart set on living in the Rocky Mountain region, Wyoming is a much more affordable option, ranked 16th on the same list.

Bozeman is the sunniest city in Montana, averaging over 300 sunny days per year. Bozeman's average annual precipitation is 16.23 inches. Humidity is low in both summer and winter. Due to the dry climate, summers are pleasant with warm days and cool nights.

The median household income in Missoula is $74,111, and the average commute time is about 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate here is 4.62%. If you want to buy a house in Missoula, the median home price here is $407,933. And if youre a renter, you can expect the median rent here to be $1145.

It is a very family friendly community, in close proximity to several outdoor activities and scenic destinations, and very safe. The community greatly values restoration and preservation of the outdoors, which is amazing. It is a predominantly white town and state, so in terms of diversity that is a struggle.

While we are looking at temperatures, it's interesting to note that Cooke City on the southern fringes of the Beartooth Mountain Range boasts of Montana's coldest average temperature on a year-round basis, while Westby, hard up against the Dakota line in the far northeast corner, has our coldest average temperature for ...

Glacier National Park – Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful places in the US, and it's no wonder why. With snow-capped mountains, alpine lakes, and lush forests, it's a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

What part of Montana is good to live? ›

Great Falls and Billings are both among the best places to live in Montana for families. Both cities have a low cost of living and offer plenty of things for families and kids to do. Plus, Great Falls and Billings are both big enough to offer amenities like big chain grocery stores and pharmacies.

Is Montana a good place to retire? Montana has plenty of characteristics that make it a great place to retire. First, Montana has plenty of financial benefits. Many of its towns have a low cost of living.

HOW IS MONTANA'S CLIMATE CHANGING? Between 1950-2015: Average temperatures have risen 2-3°F. Winter and springs have warmed the most.

Average highs are in the 80s in the summer but we occasionally get heat waves. Temperatures in the 90s are considered hot and temperatures in the low 100s are very rare but possible. September is a transition month. The month is dry and the daily temps are usually very pleasant with highs in the low 80s and 70s.

The average coldest month is January with typical winter temperatures ranging from a low of 15 degrees to a high of 55 degrees. The lowest recorded temperature was -43°F in 1936. For the winter sports enthusiast, the relatively low humidity and light winds provide an ideal climate for outdoor winter activities.

Mild temperatures in summer (around the high 70°Fs) make it the most popular time to visit, but it's also the busiest time of year so cities and national parks are crowded and accommodation prices increase. Spring and fall, on the other hand, are still warm enough to enjoy the great outdoors and crowds are thinner.

Average highs are in the 80s in the summer but we occasionally get heat waves. Temperatures in the 90s are considered hot and temperatures in the low 100s are very rare but possible. September is a transition month. The month is dry and the daily temps are usually very pleasant with highs in the low 80s and 70s.

Montana holds the national record for cold with a 70-degrees-below-zero reading near Helena. And if you research the recorded low for most Montana towns on any given day from early November through March, you will see they range from minus 10 to minus 50 or colder.

Montana's hottest temperature on record is a scorching 117 °F. This exceptionally high temperature was recorded on July 20, 1893, in Glendive. Additionally, Medicine Lake, a small town in Sheridan County, Montana, experienced the same extreme temperature on July 5, 1937.