Climate Insights for East Missoula

The climate in East Missoula is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 514mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 58mm of rainfall. East Missoula 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 -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 144cm accumulating over the season.

East Missoula has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

East Missoula is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 514mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 58mm of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 15mm. That's 43mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 144cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

East Missoula is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in East Missoula, which began on March 20, 2026. East Missoula 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The best time to visit East Missoula is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for East Missoula 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.