Climate Averages.
| Missoula, Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | 15.2 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Snowfall | 39.5 in. | 27.8 in. |
| Precipitation | 120.4 days | 106.2 days |
| Sunny | 159 days | 205 days |
Beside this, what are winters like in Missoula MT?
Winter tends to hang on, offering late snows, sometimes as late as May. When it isn't snowing expect the rain. May and June are some of the wettest months in Missoula, with almost daily drizzles. Expect highs to vary from 45ºF to 66ºF and lows to drop into the 30's.
Beside above, are the winters bad in Montana? Montana is infamous for its extremes of terrain and weather.The Treasure State's weather is sometimes described as nine months of winter and three months of poor skiing. In a state known for long cold snowy winters, some really stand out. Bad winters can be defined by extremely low temperatures and deep snow.
Beside above, how bad are winters in Missoula?
In the winter, the Continental Divide shields the Missoula area from much of the severely cold arctic air that moves down from Canada. When this happens, cold air is funneled through Hellgate Canyon; severe blizzards can result. After the valleys of western Montana fill with cold air, prolonged cold spells can occur.
How much snow does Montana get in the winter?
Annual snowfall in Montana reach up to 300 inches (25 feet) in the Rocky Mountains in the western half of the state; the east may get as little as 20 inches. Most of the larger cities have annual snowfall within the 30- to 50-inch range.
