Climate Insights for Baxter Strip

Wheatland County, Montana, United States

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
February
-10°C low
Wettest
May
83mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Baxter Strip is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 537mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 83mm of rainfall. Baxter Strip 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 165cm 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: -8° Feb Max: 0° Average: -6° Min: -10° Mar Max: 7° Average: 0° Min: -4° Apr Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 0° May Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jun Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Jul Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 13° Aug Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 12° Sep Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 7° Oct Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: 1° Nov Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -3° Dec Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Baxter Strip has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°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: 21mm Snow: 19mm Feb Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 27mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 20mm Apr Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 28mm May Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 19mm Nov Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 18mm Dec Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow

Baxter Strip is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 537mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 83mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 21mm. That's 63mm 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 165cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 28cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Baxter Strip is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

1 day until Summer

It is currently spring in Baxter Strip, which began on March 20, 2026. Baxter Strip 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 184mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 143mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 136mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Expect around 44cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 74mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Expect around 68cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -6°
Mar
Apr
May 11°
Jun 17°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 14°
Oct
Nov
Dec -4°

The best time to visit Baxter Strip is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 48mm 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 Baxter Strip 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
-8 °C
0 °C
3 km/h
21 mm
19 cm
Feb
-10 °C
0 °C
3 km/h
30 mm
27 cm
Mar
-4 °C
7 °C
3 km/h
34 mm
20 cm
Apr
0 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
68 mm
28 cm
May
5 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
83 mm
5 cm
Jun Current
10 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
65 mm
7 cm
Oct
1 °C
12 °C
3 km/h
44 mm
19 cm
Nov
-3 °C
7 °C
3 km/h
27 mm
18 cm
Dec
-7 °C
1 °C
4 km/h
23 mm
22 cm
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