Climate Insights for Absarokee

Mellette County, Montana, United States

Hottest
July
27°C peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low
Wettest
May
127mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Absarokee is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 793mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 127mm of rainfall. Absarokee is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Absarokee experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -9° Feb Max: 0° Average: -6° Min: -11° Mar Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -5° Apr Max: 11° Average: 4° Min: -2° May Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 3° Jun Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Jul Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 11° Aug Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11° Sep Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 7° Oct Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 0° Nov Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -5° Dec Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Absarokee has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 24mm Feb Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 43mm Mar Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 46mm Apr Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 40mm May Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 15mm Jun Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 22mm Nov Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 29mm
Precipitation
Snow

Absarokee is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 793mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 127mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26mm. That's 101mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Absarokee receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 253cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 46cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Absarokee is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Absarokee, which began on June 21, 2026. Absarokee is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 239mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -5 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 169mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Expect around 54cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 106mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Expect around 96cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -6°
Mar
Apr
May 10°
Jun 15°
Jul 19°
Aug 18°
Sep 14°
Oct
Nov
Dec -4°

The best time to visit Absarokee is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Absarokee based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-9 °C
0 °C
8 km/h
26 mm
24 cm
Feb
-11 °C
0 °C
8 km/h
46 mm
43 cm
Mar
-5 °C
6 °C
8 km/h
64 mm
46 cm
Apr
-2 °C
11 °C
9 km/h
87 mm
40 cm
May
3 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
127 mm
15 cm
Jun
8 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
120 mm
1 cm
Jul
11 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
7 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
68 mm
7 cm
Oct
0 °C
13 °C
8 km/h
65 mm
22 cm
Nov
-5 °C
6 °C
8 km/h
36 mm
25 cm
Dec
-8 °C
1 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
29 cm
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