Climate Insights for Chinook

Kalawao County, Montana, United States

Hottest
July
30°C peak
Coldest
February
-10°C low
Wettest
June
59mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chinook is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 388mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 59mm of rainfall. Chinook 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 -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 84cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-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: -1° Average: -6° Min: -10° Mar Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -5° Apr Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 0° May Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 11° Jul Max: 30° Average: 21° Min: 14° Aug Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 13° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Oct Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 2° Nov Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -3° Dec Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -8°
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Average
Min

Chinook has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°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 8°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: 22mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 9mm May Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 8mm Nov Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 12mm Dec Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chinook is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 388mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 59mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15mm. That's 44mm less than June, 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 84cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

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: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Chinook is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

91 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Chinook, which began on March 20, 2026. Chinook 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 -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 109mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 117mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 107mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Expect around 23cm 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 -10 to 0°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 55mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Expect around 37cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/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 12°
Jun 17°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 15°
Oct
Nov
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Chinook 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 39mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°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 Chinook 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
22 km/h
15 mm
10 cm
Feb
-10 °C
-1 °C
22 km/h
22 mm
15 cm
Mar Current
-5 °C
6 °C
21 km/h
21 mm
11 cm
Apr
0 °C
13 °C
22 km/h
34 mm
9 cm
May
6 °C
19 °C
21 km/h
54 mm
3 cm
Jun
11 °C
25 °C
22 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
43 mm
3 cm
Oct
2 °C
14 °C
22 km/h
39 mm
8 cm
Nov
-3 °C
6 °C
23 km/h
25 mm
12 cm
Dec
-8 °C
0 °C
21 km/h
18 mm
13 cm
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