Simpson 6 N - Wildhorse, MT Climate

Climate Insight: Simpson 6 N - Wildhorse, MT

Based on station USC00247620 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Simpson 6 N - Wildhorse, Montana averages 41°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 27°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.

Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Simpson 6 N - Wildhorse sees about 11.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 31.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 112 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 26 and the first fall freeze near September 15. On the energy side, 9,101 heating degree days and 256 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Simpson 6 N - Wildhorse scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.