Climate Colstrip - Montana
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 36 | 38 | 47 | 56 | 66 | 75 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 14 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 42 | 51 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.52 | 0.44 | 1.04 | 1.46 | 2.60 | 2.54 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 85 | 84 | 72 | 58 | 45 | 35 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 57 | 55 | 45 | 34 | 24 | 14 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.41 | 0.96 | 1.28 | 1.24 | 0.68 | 0.46 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
What is the average weather in Colstrip, Montana?
Colstrip experiences a cold semi-arid climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. The area is generally dry, with low annual precipitation, though spring is notably wetter. Precipitation often arrives in brief showers.
Colstrip Climate Graph - Montana Climate Chart
Daily normals Colstrip - Montana - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 35.3 | 12.8 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 2 Jan | 35.4 | 12.9 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| 3 Jan | 35.4 | 12.9 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.51 | 1.30 |
| 4 Jan | 35.5 | 13.0 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 5 Jan | 35.6 | 13.1 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 6 Jan | 35.7 | 13.2 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.10 | 2.80 |
| 7 Jan | 35.7 | 13.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.30 | 3.30 |
| 8 Jan | 35.8 | 13.3 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.50 | 3.80 |
| 9 Jan | 35.9 | 13.4 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.69 | 4.30 |
| 10 Jan | 35.9 | 13.5 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 11 Jan | 36.0 | 13.6 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.09 | 5.30 |
| 12 Jan | 36.0 | 13.7 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.28 | 5.80 |
| 13 Jan | 36.1 | 13.8 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.60 | 6.60 |
| 14 Jan | 36.1 | 13.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.80 | 7.10 |
| 15 Jan | 36.1 | 13.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.99 | 7.60 |
| 16 Jan | 36.1 | 14.0 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 3.19 | 8.10 |
| 17 Jan | 36.2 | 14.1 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.39 | 8.60 |
| 18 Jan | 36.2 | 14.1 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.58 | 9.10 |
| 19 Jan | 36.2 | 14.2 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 3.82 | 9.70 |
| 20 Jan | 36.2 | 14.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 4.02 | 10.20 |
| 21 Jan | 36.2 | 14.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 4.21 | 10.70 |
| 22 Jan | 36.2 | 14.4 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 4.29 | 10.90 |
| 23 Jan | 36.2 | 14.4 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 4.49 | 11.40 |
| 24 Jan | 36.2 | 14.5 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 4.69 | 11.90 |
| 25 Jan | 36.2 | 14.5 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 4.88 | 12.40 |
| 26 Jan | 36.2 | 14.6 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
| 27 Jan | 36.2 | 14.6 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 5.31 | 13.50 |
| 28 Jan | 36.2 | 14.6 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 5.51 | 14.00 |
| 29 Jan | 36.3 | 14.7 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 5.71 | 14.50 |
| 30 Jan | 36.3 | 14.7 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 5.91 | 15.00 |
| 31 Jan | 36.3 | 14.8 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 6.10 | 15.50 |
Weather history Colstrip - May 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | 66.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 May | 69.1 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 May | 70.0 | 44.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 May | 55.9 | 30.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 May | 46.9 | 27.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 May | 61.0 | 39.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 May | 66.0 | 46.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 May | 73.9 | 42.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 May | 66.0 | 48.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 May | 77.0 | 54.0 | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 May | 81.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 May | 77.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 May | 95.0 | 54.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 May | 72.0 | 46.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 May | 72.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 May | 77.0 | 39.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 May | 55.9 | 37.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 May | 46.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 May | 64.0 | 39.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 May | 69.1 | 42.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 May | 51.1 | 37.9 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 May | 66.9 | 42.1 | 2.80 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 May | 75.9 | 50.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 May | 84.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 May | 87.1 | 51.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 May | 96.1 | 64.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 May | 93.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 May | 91.0 | 68.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 May | 93.0 | 64.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 May | 75.0 | 60.1 | 1.46 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 May | 62.1 | 46.0 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Colstrip
| May 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 72.1 ºF | 36 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 47.2 ºF | 14 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 4.89 inch | 0.52 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 6 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 96.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 46.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 68.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 27.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather May 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Colstrip - Montana
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Montana | |
| County | Rosebud | |
| City | Colstrip | |
| Zip Code | 59327 | |
| Longitude | -106.71 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 45.85 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 3402ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Colstrip - Montana
| Local Time | 11:25 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Colstrip - Montana
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Colstrip weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 58ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 34ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 14.63 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 35 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Colstrip
Longitude: -106.709, Latitude: 45.8529
Average weather Colstrip, MT - 59327
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...