Elkhorn, MT climate
Elkhorn has chilly winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 72°, a January night drops to 16°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Elkhorn feels like
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Elkhorn weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 16° | 1.4" | 15° – 29° |
| February | 32° | 14° | 1.5" | 9° – 31° |
| March | 39° | 20° | 1.8" | 20° – 36° |
| April | 45° | 25° | 2.7" | 29° – 40° |
| May | 53° | 33° | 3.2" | 38° – 48° |
| June | 61° | 39° | 3.5" | 45° – 57° |
| July | 72° | 47° | 1.7" | 49° – 66° |
| August | 71° | 45° | 1.5" | 52° – 62° |
| September | 61° | 39° | 1.6" | 46° – 54° |
| October | 47° | 29° | 1.9" | 31° – 44° |
| November | 36° | 20° | 1.8" | 20° – 36° |
| December | 30° | 15° | 1.7" | 14° – 28° |
| Year | 48° | 28° | 24.1" |
“Wet days” have at least 0.01" of rain or melted snow. “Snow on ground” counts days with 1" or more. The 30-year range is the coldest and warmest that month’s average temperature got between 1991 and 2020.
Rain and snow in Elkhorn
Elkhorn gets 24 inches of rain and melted snow a year. June is the wettest month and January the driest.
How Elkhorn compares
Compared with every U.S. town and city on TownTapestry, each counted once.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in Elkhorn averaged 1.4° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in January (+4.3°). The shift is larger than in 61% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Elkhorn’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. February swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 9° to 31°. September is the most reliable, staying within 9°.
Common questions about Elkhorn’s climate
What is the coldest month in Elkhorn?
February, with a typical high of 32° and a low of 14°.
What is the hottest month in Elkhorn?
July, with a typical high of 72° and a low of 47°.
What is the rainiest month in Elkhorn?
June, with 3.5 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 24 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Elkhorn itself (about a 3-mile square). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.