Meagher County Climate
Meagher County, Montana
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
41.4°F
Annual Precip
16.2"
Annual Snowfall
96.1"
Extreme Heat Days
7
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
4b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
1,258
Limited to cold-tolerant varieties
Seasonal Overview
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7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Meagher County
Climate Verdict
Meagher County has a cool, averaging 41.4°F annually, semi-arid conditions with only 16.2 inches of annual precipitation, rare extreme heat with only 6.924999999999999 days above 90°F annually, heavy winter snowfall averaging 96.1 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 23.5°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 63.3°F. The 40°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change. December is typically the coldest month and July the warmest.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Meagher County closely matches the Montana statewide average temperature of 43.7°F.
Climate Profile
About Meagher County Weather
One of the Coldest Counties Nationally
Meagher County is exceptionally cold, with an annual average of just 41.4°F, nearly 13 degrees below the national median. It is a high-precipitation mountain environment that stays cool year-round.
Well Below the State Temperature Average
At 41.4°F, Meagher is one of the coldest spots in Montana, trailing the state average by over two degrees. It is also significantly snowier than the average Montana county, receiving 96.1 inches annually.
The Snow King of Central Montana
Meagher's 96.1 inches of snow dwarfs the 32.6 inches found in neighboring Lewis and Clark County. It also records only 7 extreme heat days, less than half the number of its western neighbor.
Brief Summers and Massive Winter Snow
Summer is fleeting with a July average of 63.3°F and very few hot days. Winter dominates the calendar, bringing nearly 100 inches of snow and an average temperature of 23.5°F.
Total Commitment to Winter Readiness
Snow management is the primary concern for residents dealing with 96.1 inches of annual fall. High-efficiency heating and extreme-weather insulation are far more important here than cooling systems.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.