Weather in January in Montana
Thinking about venturing to Montana this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Montana in January?
Montana is a region in the United States of America. January in Montana generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in West Yellowstone at -3°C and cold in Columbus at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -10°C in Columbus and -16°C in West Yellowstone. In many regions in the United States of America, January is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Dillon with an average of 4.9 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Lolo Hot Springs with 82 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Montana in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Montana climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Montana?
Whitefish
In January Whitefish generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Billings
In January Billings generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Great Falls
In January Great Falls generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Helena
In January Helena generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Red Lodge
In January Red Lodge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Montana, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Montana?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Whitefish, January may not be the ideal time to visit Montana.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Whitefish. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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