Climate Insights for Lewistown Municipal Airport

Niobrara County, Montana, United States

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
February
-9°C low
Wettest
April
82mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lewistown Municipal Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 571mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 82mm of rainfall. Lewistown Municipal 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Lewistown Municipal Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8° Feb Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -9° Mar Max: 7° Average: 0° Min: -4° Apr Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 1° May Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Jul Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 13° Aug Max: 29° Average: 20° Min: 13° Sep Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 8° Oct Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° Nov Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Lewistown Municipal Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°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 -9°C and the daily average is -5°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: 29mm Snow: 25mm Feb Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 35mm May Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 7mm Oct Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 24mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 23mm
Precipitation
Snow

Lewistown Municipal Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 571mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 82mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 17mm. That's 65mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Lewistown Municipal Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 202cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 35cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

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: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Lewistown Municipal Airport 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 October, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

83 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Lewistown Municipal Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Lewistown Municipal 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 83 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 196mm for the season, averaging 65mm 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 126mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Expect around 53cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 96mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Expect around 83cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -4°
Feb -5°
Mar
Apr
May 12°
Jun 17°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 14°
Oct
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Lewistown Municipal Airport 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 42mm 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 Lewistown Municipal 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
-8 °C
1 °C
3 km/h
29 mm
25 cm
Feb
-9 °C
0 °C
3 km/h
43 mm
35 cm
Mar
-4 °C
7 °C
3 km/h
35 mm
22 cm
Apr
1 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
82 mm
35 cm
May
6 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
78 mm
9 cm
Jun
10 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
13 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
59 mm
7 cm
Oct
1 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
61 mm
24 cm
Nov
-2 °C
8 °C
4 km/h
33 mm
22 cm
Dec
-6 °C
2 °C
4 km/h
25 mm
23 cm
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