Climate Insights for Benchmark Airport

Pacific County, Montana, United States

Hottest
Luglio
23°C peak
Coldest
Febbraio
-12°C low
Wettest
Maggio
91mm rain
Best to Visit
Luglio
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Benchmark Airport is cold. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 721mm of precipitation falls per year. Benchmark Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Benchmark Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Dicembre, Gennaio, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Benchmark 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: -4° Average: -7° Min: -10° Feb Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -12° Mar Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -7° Apr Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -4° May Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0° Jun Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jul Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Aug Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 8° Sep Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 4° Oct Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -3° Nov Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -9° Dec Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Benchmark Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. Luglio is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is Febbraio, when overnight lows fall to -12°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 7°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: 49mm Snow: 37mm Feb Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 54mm Mar Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 35mm Apr Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 40mm May Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 27mm Jun Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 28mm Nov Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 47mm
Precipitation
Snow

Benchmark Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 721mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 91mm of rainfall. June and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31mm. That's 61mm 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. Benchmark Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 314cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 54cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Benchmark Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 13km/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

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Benchmark Airport, which began on December 21, 2026. Benchmark 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 Luglio at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near -12°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 211mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 159mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -9 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 167mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Expect around 69cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 184mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Expect around 138cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -7°
Feb -8°
Mar -4°
Apr
May
Jun 11°
Jul 15°
Aug 15°
Sep
Oct
Nov -5°
Dec -8°

The best time to visit Benchmark Airport is during Luglio, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°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 Benchmark 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
-10 °C
-4 °C
13 km/h
49 mm
37 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-4 °C
16 km/h
73 mm
54 cm
Mar Current
-7 °C
1 °C
16 km/h
53 mm
35 cm
Apr
-4 °C
5 °C
16 km/h
67 mm
40 cm
May
0 °C
11 °C
14 km/h
91 mm
27 cm
Jun
5 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
85 mm
5 cm
Jul
8 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
53 mm
8 cm
Oct
-3 °C
8 °C
15 km/h
62 mm
28 cm
Nov
-9 °C
0 °C
15 km/h
52 mm
33 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-4 °C
14 km/h
63 mm
47 cm
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