What is Montana's average snowfall?

Answer 1

Annual snowfall varies from quite heavy, 300 inches, in some parts of the mountains in the western half of the State, to around 20 inches at some stations in the two northern Divisions east of the Continental Divide. Most of the larger cities have annual snowfall within the 30 to 50 inch range. Most snow falls during the November-March period, but heavy snowstorms can occur as early as mid-September or as late as May 1 in the higher southwestern half of the State. In eastern sections early or late season snows are not very common. Mountain snowpacks in the wetter areas often exceed 100 inches in depth as the annual snow season approaches its end around April 1 to 15.

Answer 2

Montana can be unpredictable when it comes to it's weather, but average Summer highs run around 70 degrees F... with somewhat cooler weather conditions in the higher mountain elevations. The summer months are July through September and it tends to be generally dry throughout the state, with sunshine the norm and minimal rainy days. Even with all the sunshine, the temperature isn't too hot, except during periods of heat waves which can take temps up into the low 100's.

In Western Montana, look for typical summer days to run from the mid-70's to around 90, depending where in Western Montana you are and at what elevation you find yourself. In Eastern Montana, highs will generally be a tad warmer overall, with highs in the 80's and low 90's. It is during these times that you want to escape to the higher elevations to avoid some of the heat. Temperatures cool off noticeably, though, once summer flows into September - although the days are still generally dry and sunny.

Answer 3

13.26 inches a year.