Climate Insights for Schafer USFS Airport

Park County, Montana, United States

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
February
-12°C low
Wettest
February
121mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Schafer USFS Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1013mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 121mm of rainfall. Schafer USFS Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, December, January, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Schafer USFS 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: -3° Average: -6° Min: -9° Feb Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -12° Mar Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -7° Apr Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -3° May Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 1° Jun Max: 17° 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: 6° Average: 1° Min: -3° Nov Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -6° Dec Max: -5° Average: -8° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Schafer USFS Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 15°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 89mm Feb Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 115mm Mar Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 76mm Apr Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 68mm May Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 29mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 17mm Oct Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 68mm Nov Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 75mm Dec Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 98mm
Precipitation
Snow

Schafer USFS Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1013mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 121mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 25mm. That's 96mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Schafer USFS Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 637cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 115cm. 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: 2km/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: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Schafer USFS 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 November, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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

74 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Schafer USFS Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Schafer USFS 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 August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 74 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -7 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 268mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 148mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 287mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Expect around 160cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to -3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 310mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Expect around 301cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -6°
Feb -9°
Mar -3°
Apr
May
Jun 11°
Jul 15°
Aug 15°
Sep
Oct
Nov -3°
Dec -8°

The best time to visit Schafer USFS Airport is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, February 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 Schafer USFS 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
-9 °C
-3 °C
3 km/h
90 mm
89 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-5 °C
3 km/h
121 mm
115 cm
Mar
-7 °C
1 °C
3 km/h
89 mm
76 cm
Apr
-3 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
94 mm
68 cm
May
1 °C
12 °C
2 km/h
85 mm
29 cm
Jun
5 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
92 mm
2 cm
Jul Current
8 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
67 mm
17 cm
Oct
-3 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
118 mm
68 cm
Nov
-6 °C
1 °C
3 km/h
101 mm
75 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-5 °C
3 km/h
99 mm
98 cm
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