Climate Insights for Forsyth

Hitchcock County, Montana, United States

Hottest
July
33°C peak
Coldest
February
-9°C low
Wettest
May
56mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Forsyth is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 376mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 56mm of rainfall. Forsyth 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 -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 68cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -9° Feb Max: 2° Average: -5° Min: -9° Mar Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -3° Apr Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 2° May Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 14° Jul Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 17° Aug Max: 32° Average: 23° Min: 16° Sep Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11° Oct Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 4° Nov Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Forsyth has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 10mm Feb Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 8mm Apr Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 7mm Nov Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 12mm
Precipitation
Snow

Forsyth is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 376mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 56mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15mm. That's 41mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 68cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 14cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Forsyth is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

85 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Forsyth, which began on March 20, 2026. Forsyth 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 85 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 126mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 104mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 89mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -9 to 2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 57mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Expect around 36cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -5°
Mar
Apr
May 14°
Jun 20°
Jul 25°
Aug 23°
Sep 18°
Oct
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Forsyth is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°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 Forsyth 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
1 °C
20 km/h
15 mm
10 cm
Feb
-9 °C
2 °C
22 km/h
23 mm
14 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
9 °C
22 km/h
19 mm
8 cm
Apr
2 °C
16 °C
25 km/h
50 mm
10 cm
May
8 °C
21 °C
23 km/h
56 mm
1 cm
Jun
14 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
33 °C
21 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
32 °C
20 km/h
28 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
16 °C
22 km/h
34 mm
7 cm
Nov
-2 °C
8 °C
22 km/h
16 mm
6 cm
Dec
-7 °C
2 °C
21 km/h
19 mm
12 cm
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