Gibson Flats, MT Climate

Gibson Flats, MT is known for its extended winters and hot summers. It has a semi-arid climate, with cold temperatures in winter and warm days during the summer months. Precipitation is mainly rainfall during the summer months, while snowfall tends to be quite sparse. The average temperature in Gibson Flats is 41°F (5°C), with temperatures dipping to below 0°F (-18°C) during the depths of winter and rising to over 80°F (27°C) on hot summer days. Humidity levels tend to remain relatively low throughout the year, making it an ideal location for those seeking a dry climate.

Gibson Flats, Montana gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Gibson Flats averages 58 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Gibson Flats. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Gibson Flats gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 58 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Gibson Flats is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Montana.

9 Summer - 4.9 Winter

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Gibson Flats, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Gibson Flats with an average high temperature of 85.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Montana. In Gibson Flats, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Gibson Flats are June, September and August.

In Gibson Flats, there are 20.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Montana.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Gibson Flats with an average of 16.6°. This is warmer than most places in Montana.

In Gibson Flats, there are 151.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Montana.

In Gibson Flats, there are 16.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Montana.

Humidity is low in Gibson Flats, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

June is the wettest month in Gibson Flats with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.4 inches in Gibson Flats means that it is about average compared to other places in Montana.

June is the rainiest month in Gibson Flats with 11.5 days of rain, and November is the driest month with only 5.6 rainy days. There are 89.7 rainy days annually in Gibson Flats, which is about average compared to other places in Montana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 58.0 inches in Gibson Flats means that it is snowier than most places in Montana. March is the snowiest month in Gibson Flats with 10.4 inches of snow, and 9 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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