Basin, MT weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Basin now

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Basin weather by the hour

Basin weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Basin.

This week in Basin

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Basin

What is the weather usually like in Basin?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°25°46°66°86°33°10°Jan36°12°Feb45°19°Mar53°26°Apr62°34°May71°41°Jun81°47°Jul80°45°Aug70°37°Sep56°26°Oct41°17°Nov32°10°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.2"Feb0.4"Mar0.8"Apr1.9"May2.3"Jun1.4"Jul1.1"Aug1.1"Sep0.6"Oct0.5"Nov0.3"Dec

Best time to visit Basin: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOULDER, MT US (USC00241008), adjusted for the elevation of Basin.

Basin weather month by month

January
33° 10°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
36° 12°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
45° 19°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
53° 26°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
62° 34°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
71° 41°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
81° 47°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
80° 45°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
70° 37°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
56° 26°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
41° 17°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
32° 10°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Basin through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:05 AM5:11 PM9 h 5 min
February7:29 AM5:56 PM10 h 26 min
March7:39 AM7:36 PM11 h 56 min
April6:40 AM8:18 PM13 h 38 min
May5:53 AM8:57 PM15 h 3 min
June5:34 AM9:24 PM15 h 50 min
July5:50 AM9:19 PM15 h 28 min
August6:27 AM8:40 PM14 h 13 min
September7:06 AM7:42 PM12 h 36 min
October7:45 AM6:44 PM10 h 59 min
November7:29 AM4:58 PM9 h 29 min
December8:03 AM4:45 PM8 h 41 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Basin?

Basin has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 10.8 inches (274 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Basin is June to September. At 5,335 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Basin

What is the hottest month in Basin?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Basin?

December, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Basin?

About 10.8 inches (274 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Basin?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Basin?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Basin have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

What is the weather like in Basin in November?

Highs average 41°F and lows 17°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Basin?

Around 7:29 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:58 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Basin weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Basin.

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