Climate Insights for Ennis - Big Sky Airport

Skagit County, Montana, United States

Hottest
July
24°C peak
Coldest
December
-11°C low
Wettest
May
104mm rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ennis - Big Sky Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 715mm of precipitation falls per year. Ennis - Big Sky Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ennis - Big Sky Airport 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Ennis - Big Sky Airport 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: -3° Average: -8° Min: -11° Feb Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -11° Mar Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -7° Apr Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -4° May Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0° Jun Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jul Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 8° Aug Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 7° Sep Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 4° Oct Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -3° Nov Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8° Dec Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ennis - Big Sky Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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: 35mm Snow: 27mm Feb Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 37mm Mar Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 38mm Apr Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 42mm May Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 29mm Jun Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 27mm Nov Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 32mm Dec Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 32mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ennis - Big Sky Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 715mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 104mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 35mm. That's 68mm 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. Ennis - Big Sky Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 277cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Ennis - Big Sky Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

86 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ennis - Big Sky Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Ennis - Big Sky Airport 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 237mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 169mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -8 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 182mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Expect around 66cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 127mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Expect around 96cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -8°
Feb -7°
Mar -3°
Apr
May
Jun 12°
Jul 16°
Aug 15°
Sep 10°
Oct
Nov -4°
Dec -8°

The best time to visit Ennis - Big Sky Airport is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm per month. By contrast, December 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 Ennis - Big Sky Airport 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
-11 °C
-3 °C
12 km/h
35 mm
27 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-3 °C
13 km/h
50 mm
37 cm
Mar Current
-7 °C
2 °C
13 km/h
57 mm
38 cm
Apr
-4 °C
6 °C
14 km/h
77 mm
42 cm
May
0 °C
11 °C
12 km/h
104 mm
29 cm
Jun
5 °C
19 °C
14 km/h
88 mm
7 cm
Jul
8 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Aug
7 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
18 °C
13 km/h
63 mm
7 cm
Oct
-3 °C
9 °C
13 km/h
71 mm
27 cm
Nov
-8 °C
1 °C
13 km/h
49 mm
32 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-4 °C
13 km/h
42 mm
32 cm
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