Colstrip, MT weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Colstrip weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Colstrip.
This week in Colstrip
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Colstrip
What is the weather usually like in Colstrip?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 16.4 inprecipitation per year · 417 mm
- 36.6 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Colstrip: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLSTRIP, MT US (USC00241905), adjusted for the elevation of Colstrip.
Colstrip weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Colstrip through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 7 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 4:23 PM | 8 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Colstrip?
Colstrip has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 16.4 inches (417 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Colstrip is June to September. At 3,222 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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 Colstrip
What is the hottest month in Colstrip?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Colstrip?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Colstrip?
About 16.4 inches (417 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Colstrip?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Colstrip?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Colstrip have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Colstrip in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 24°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Colstrip?
Around 7:05 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:36 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Colstrip weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Colstrip.
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