Thompson Falls (MT) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Thompson Falls’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
In Thompson Falls, temperatures can shift dramatically between very warm in summer and very cold in winter. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a very cold 1°C in the coolest month, December. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -5°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Thompson Falls by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
December, the city’s coldest month, sees about 75 mm of snow/rainfall spread over roughly 17 days.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Thompson Falls Temperatures Compared World Wide
Thompson Falls’s average annual maximum temperature is 15°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Thompson Falls’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Thompson Falls climate page.
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