Rosebud County Climate
Rosebud County, Montana
Avg Annual Temp
45.6°F
Annual Precip
14.8"
Annual Snowfall
35.4"
Extreme Heat Days
35.38
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Rosebud County Weather
Montana’s High Heat Pocket
Rosebud County’s 45.6°F average annual temperature is several degrees warmer than many surrounding northern counties. This creates a climate that is warmer than the state average, though still cooler than the U.S. median.
Surpassing State Heat Benchmarks
Rosebud reaches 45.6°F annually, notably higher than the Montana average of 43.7°F. It is one of the state's warmer counties, driven largely by its intense summer peaks.
Chasing the Sun in Eastern Montana
Rosebud averages 35 days of extreme heat per year, far exceeding the counts of its mountain-dwelling neighbors. Its 14.8 inches of precipitation and 35.4 inches of snow are typical for the eastern plains but low compared to the western peaks.
Hot Summers and Moderate Snow
Summer temperatures peak in July with an average of 71.9°F, accompanied by over a month of days exceeding 90°F. Winters are cold but manageable, with a December-February average of 23.0°F.
Plan for Sustained Summer Heat
With 35 days of temperatures above 90°F, heat mitigation is the primary concern for residents here. Ensure your cooling systems are serviced by June and keep winter tires ready for the 35.4 inches of annual snow.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.