Whitefish (MT) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Whitefish’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
The weather in Whitefish experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 29°C in July to a very cold -1°C in December. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -8°C in December.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Whitefish by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
December, the city’s coldest month, receives about 59 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 17 days. For more information, please visit our Whitefish Precipitation page.
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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Whitefish Temperatures Compared World Wide
Whitefish’s average annual maximum temperature is 13°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.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°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 Whitefish’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Whitefish climate page.
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