Columbia Falls, MT weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Columbia Falls weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Columbia Falls.
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What is the weather usually like in Columbia Falls?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 16.8 inprecipitation per year · 426 mm
- 54.4 insnowfall per year · 138 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Columbia Falls: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KALISPELL GLACIER AP, MT US (USC00244558), adjusted for the elevation of Columbia Falls.
Columbia Falls weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Columbia Falls through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:20 AM | 5:11 PM | 8 h 50 min |
| February | 7:41 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| March | 7:47 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 9:41 PM | 16 h 8 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 9:35 PM | 15 h 45 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:55 AM | 6:49 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:43 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| December | 8:19 AM | 4:44 PM | 8 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Columbia Falls?
Columbia Falls has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 16.8 inches (426 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 54 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Columbia Falls is June to September. At 3,087 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 Columbia Falls
What is the hottest month in Columbia Falls?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Columbia Falls?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Columbia Falls?
About 16.8 inches (426 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Columbia Falls?
Yes, about 54 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Columbia Falls?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Columbia Falls have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Columbia Falls in November?
Highs average 39°F and lows 23°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Columbia Falls?
Around 7:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:59 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Columbia Falls weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Columbia Falls.
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