Whitefish, MT weather

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

Weather in Whitefish now

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Whitefish weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Whitefish

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitefish

What is the weather usually like in Whitefish?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°30°49°67°86°29°16°Jan34°17°Feb43°23°Mar53°30°Apr64°39°May70°45°Jun81°51°Jul80°48°Aug69°40°Sep53°31°Oct38°24°Nov29°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.8"Jan1.3"Feb1.3"Mar1.6"Apr2.0"May3.2"Jun1.4"Jul0.9"Aug1.3"Sep1.4"Oct1.7"Nov2.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITEFISH, MT US (USC00248902), adjusted for the elevation of Whitefish.

Whitefish weather month by month

January
29° 16°F
1.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 16.5 in of snow
February
34° 17°F
1.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
March
43° 23°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.0 in of snow
April
53° 30°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
May
64° 39°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
70° 45°F
3.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
81° 51°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
80° 48°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
69° 40°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
53° 31°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
38° 24°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 8.3 in of snow
December
29° 18°F
2.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 21.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Whitefish through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:21 AM5:12 PM8 h 50 min
February7:42 AM6:00 PM10 h 18 min
March7:48 AM7:44 PM11 h 56 min
April6:44 AM8:30 PM13 h 45 min
May5:54 AM9:12 PM15 h 18 min
June5:33 AM9:42 PM16 h 9 min
July5:50 AM9:36 PM15 h 46 min
August6:30 AM8:53 PM14 h 23 min
September7:13 AM7:51 PM12 h 38 min
October7:56 AM6:49 PM10 h 53 min
November7:43 AM5:00 PM9 h 16 min
December8:20 AM4:44 PM8 h 24 min

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

What is the weather like in Whitefish?

Whitefish has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 19.9 inches (506 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 63 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Whitefish is June to September. At 3,028 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 Whitefish

What is the hottest month in Whitefish?

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

What is the coldest month in Whitefish?

January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Whitefish?

About 19.9 inches (506 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Whitefish?

Yes, about 63 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Whitefish?

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

What climate does Whitefish have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Whitefish in November?

Highs average 38°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Whitefish?

Around 7:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Whitefish weather forecast come from?

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

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