West Yellowstone (MT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in West Yellowstone 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 receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In West Yellowstone, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a very cold -3°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -16°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, West Yellowstone receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 648 mm. The seasons in West Yellowstone, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate snowfall, with an average of 80 mm of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 16 snowy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 27 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our West Yellowstone Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit West Yellowstone 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, November and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 27 mm of precipitation.
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