Plains, MT weather

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

Weather in Plains now

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Plains weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Plains

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Plains

What is the weather usually like in Plains?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°55°73°92°36°22°Jan42°22°Feb51°27°Mar60°32°Apr70°39°May77°45°Jun87°48°Jul87°46°Aug77°40°Sep59°33°Oct42°27°Nov34°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan1.3"Feb1.1"Mar1.4"Apr1.8"May2.0"Jun0.9"Jul1.1"Aug1.0"Sep1.3"Oct1.9"Nov1.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAINT REGIS 1 NE, MT US (USC00247318), adjusted for the elevation of Plains.

Plains weather month by month

January
36° 22°F
1.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
42° 22°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
51° 27°F
1.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
60° 32°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
70° 39°F
1.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
77° 45°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 48°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
87° 46°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
77° 40°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
59° 33°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
42° 27°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
34° 22°F
1.4 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Plains through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:20 AM5:17 PM8 h 57 min
February7:42 AM6:04 PM10 h 22 min
March7:50 AM7:46 PM11 h 56 min
April6:48 AM8:30 PM13 h 42 min
May6:00 AM9:11 PM15 h 11 min
June5:39 AM9:40 PM16 h 0 min
July5:56 AM9:34 PM15 h 38 min
August6:34 AM8:53 PM14 h 18 min
September7:15 AM7:53 PM12 h 37 min
October7:57 AM6:53 PM10 h 56 min
November7:43 AM5:05 PM9 h 22 min
December8:18 AM4:50 PM8 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Plains?

Plains has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 16.4 inches (417 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Plains is June to September. At 2,477 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 Plains

What is the hottest month in Plains?

August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Plains?

December, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Plains?

About 16.4 inches (417 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Plains?

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

When is the best time to visit Plains?

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

What climate does Plains have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Plains in November?

Highs average 42°F and lows 27°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Plains?

Around 7:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Plains weather forecast come from?

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

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