Climate Insights for Livingston

Thurston County, Montana, United States

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
December
-12°C low
Wettest
May
102mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Livingston is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 663mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 102mm of rainfall. Livingston 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Livingston 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: -3° Average: -7° Min: -10° Feb Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -11° Mar Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6° Apr Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -2° May Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° Jun Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jul Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 9° Aug Max: 26° Average: 17° Min: 9° Sep Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Oct Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -2° Nov Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -7° Dec Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Livingston has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 32mm Feb Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 48mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 38mm Apr Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 46mm May Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 23mm Jun Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 14mm Oct Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 30mm Nov Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 36mm
Precipitation
Snow

Livingston is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 663mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 102mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 24mm. That's 77mm 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. Livingston receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 304cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 48cm. 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: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Livingston is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h 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 Livingston, which began on June 21, 2026. Livingston 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 83 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 230mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 140mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 169mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Expect around 78cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 123mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Expect around 116cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -7°
Feb -8°
Mar -2°
Apr
May
Jun 13°
Jul 18°
Aug 17°
Sep 11°
Oct
Nov -3°
Dec -8°

The best time to visit Livingston is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 29mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Livingston 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
-3 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
32 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-3 °C
3 km/h
54 mm
48 cm
Mar
-6 °C
3 °C
2 km/h
50 mm
38 cm
Apr
-2 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
79 mm
46 cm
May
2 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
102 mm
23 cm
Jun
7 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
82 mm
3 cm
Jul Current
9 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
62 mm
14 cm
Oct
-2 °C
9 °C
3 km/h
65 mm
30 cm
Nov
-7 °C
2 °C
2 km/h
42 mm
33 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-4 °C
2 km/h
37 mm
36 cm
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