Wheatland County Climate
Wheatland County, Montana
Avg Annual Temp
43.6°F
Annual Precip
14.8"
Annual Snowfall
23.6"
Extreme Heat Days
14.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Wheatland County Weather
Mild temperatures, low snowfall
Wheatland County averages 43.6°F annually, nearly matching the Montana state average. It is a dry region with 14.8 inches of precipitation, which is well below the national median.
Typical Montana climate profile
The county's 43.6°F average is within 0.1 degrees of the state median. Remarkably, it receives only 23.6 inches of snow per year, which is far lower than the 77.6 inches seen in neighboring Sweet Grass County.
Drier than the mountain neighbors
While sharing similar temperatures with Sweet Grass, Wheatland is much drier with 54 fewer inches of annual snow. It experiences 15 days of 90°F heat, providing a similar summer profile to other central Montana counties.
Temperate summers, consistent winters
Summers are comfortable with a 63.4°F average, while July peaks at 66.3°F. Winters are cold but manageable, averaging 25.3°F from December through February.
Manage for wind and drought
With only 23.6 inches of snow, winter travel is easier here than in the mountains, but dry conditions require careful water management. Residents should ensure their homes are sealed against the persistent winds common to the central plains.
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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.