Warm-summer humid continental climate
Climate Virginia City - Montana
Annual high57ºF
Annual low30ºF
Precipitation15.3 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 14 | 0.69 | 11 |
| Feb | 39 | 15 | 0.53 | 7 |
| Mar | 47 | 22 | 0.98 | 10 |
| Apr | 54 | 28 | 1.49 | 10 |
| May | 64 | 36 | 2.36 | 4 |
| Jun | 72 | 43 | 2.55 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 49 | 1.47 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 47 | 1.40 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 40 | 1.03 | 1 |
| Oct | 58 | 30 | 1.18 | 3 |
| Nov | 43 | 20 | 0.84 | 9 |
| Dec | 35 | 12 | 0.78 | 12 |
- JanHigh 37ºFLow 14ºFPrecip 0.69 inch
- FebHigh 39ºFLow 15ºFPrecip 0.53 inch
- MarHigh 47ºFLow 22ºFPrecip 0.98 inch
- AprHigh 54ºFLow 28ºFPrecip 1.49 inch
- MayHigh 64ºFLow 36ºFPrecip 2.36 inch
- JunHigh 72ºFLow 43ºFPrecip 2.55 inch
- JulHigh 82ºFLow 49ºFPrecip 1.47 inch
- AugHigh 81ºFLow 47ºFPrecip 1.40 inch
- SepHigh 71ºFLow 40ºFPrecip 1.03 inch
- OctHigh 58ºFLow 30ºFPrecip 1.18 inch
- NovHigh 43ºFLow 20ºFPrecip 0.84 inch
- DecHigh 35ºFLow 12ºFPrecip 0.78 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Virginia City, Montana?
Virginia City experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. The area is generally dry, though summer is the wettest season, with precipitation spread relatively evenly throughout the year, often as snow in the cooler months. The high elevation contributes to lower temperatures.
Virginia City weather averages
Annual high57ºF
Annual low30ºF
Precipitation15.3 inch
Snowfall67 inch
Daily normals Virginia City - Montana - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 35.6 | 13.9 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 2 | 35.8 | 14.0 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Jan 3 | 35.9 | 14.1 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Jan 4 | 36.0 | 14.2 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Jan 5 | 36.2 | 14.4 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Jan 6 | 36.3 | 14.5 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| Jan 7 | 36.4 | 14.6 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Jan 8 | 36.5 | 14.7 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| Jan 9 | 36.6 | 14.8 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| Jan 10 | 36.7 | 14.9 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| Jan 11 | 36.8 | 15.0 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| Jan 12 | 36.9 | 15.1 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| Jan 13 | 37.0 | 15.2 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 5.60 | 5.60 |
| Jan 14 | 37.1 | 15.2 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 5.90 | 5.90 |
| Jan 15 | 37.1 | 15.3 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 6.30 | 6.30 |
| Jan 16 | 37.2 | 15.3 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 6.70 | 6.70 |
| Jan 17 | 37.2 | 15.4 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 7.10 | 7.10 |
| Jan 18 | 37.3 | 15.4 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| Jan 19 | 37.3 | 15.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 7.80 | 7.80 |
| Jan 20 | 37.3 | 15.4 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 8.10 | 8.10 |
| Jan 21 | 37.3 | 15.4 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 8.40 | 8.40 |
| Jan 22 | 37.3 | 15.4 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 8.70 | 8.70 |
| Jan 23 | 37.3 | 15.4 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| Jan 24 | 37.3 | 15.4 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 9.30 | 9.30 |
| Jan 25 | 37.3 | 15.4 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 9.60 | 9.60 |
| Jan 26 | 37.3 | 15.3 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 9.90 | 9.90 |
| Jan 27 | 37.3 | 15.3 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 10.20 | 10.20 |
| Jan 28 | 37.3 | 15.2 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 10.40 | 10.40 |
| Jan 29 | 37.3 | 15.2 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 10.70 | 10.70 |
| Jan 30 | 37.3 | 15.1 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| Jan 31 | 37.3 | 15.1 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 11.20 | 11.20 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Virginia City - May 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 66.0 | 35.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 2 | 69.1 | 37.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 3 | 70.0 | 39.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 4 | 60.1 | 30.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 5 | 46.9 | 21.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 6 | 64.0 | 28.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 7 | 68.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 8 | 69.1 | 37.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 9 | 64.9 | 35.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 10 | 78.1 | 37.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 11 | 77.0 | 42.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 12 | 82.9 | 42.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 13 | 84.0 | 43.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 14 | 64.9 | 36.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 15 | 63.0 | 39.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 16 | 53.1 | 24.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 17 | 45.0 | 24.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 18 | 48.0 | 24.1 | 0.03 | 2.01 |
| May 19 | 57.0 | 25.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 20 | 57.0 | 34.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 21 | 52.0 | 30.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 22 | 64.0 | 30.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 23 | 71.1 | 37.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 24 | 77.0 | 41.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 25 | 80.1 | 44.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 26 | 73.0 | 43.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 27 | 75.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 28 | 87.1 | 45.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 29 | 82.9 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May 30 | 57.0 | 46.9 | 1.18 | 0.00 |
| May 31 | – | – | – | 0.00 |
The data for May 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature87.1ºF · May 28
- Lowest max temperature45.0ºF · May 17
- Highest min temperature46.9ºF · May 30
- Lowest min temperature21.9ºF · May 5
Geo Virginia City - Montana
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Montana
- County
- Madison
- City
- Virginia City
- Zip Code
- 59729
- Elevation
- 5892 ft
- Longitude
- -111.95
- Latitude
- 45.29
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –