Butte (MT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Butte is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Butte, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -1°C during cooler months like December.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -13°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Butte tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 384 mm of rain/snow per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives moderate rainfall, averaging 62 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 16 mm over 10 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Butte Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Forecast for Butte (MT)
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The best time of year to visit Butte in the United States of America
During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January and February are very dry.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 62 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
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