February weather forecast
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Weather in February

February continues the winter season in Montana, though it often brings a slight moderation in temperature compared to the frigid conditions of January. While the month remains cold, it does not usually reach the extreme low temperatures recorded in the preceding month.

The minimum temperature in February ranges from 5°F (-15°C) to 10°F (-12.2°C), while the maximum temperature may hover between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 40°F (4.4°C). Western Montana, with its Pacific coastal climate, tends to have somewhat milder temperatures, while the eastern region continues to experience the sharper cold due to its continental climate.

Chinook winds continue to influence the weather, particularly east of the mountains, occasionally bringing warmer temperatures. Snowfall persists across the state, with mountainous regions receiving significant amounts, contributing to the annual totals.

Compared to January, February is often seen as a transitional month, with temperatures gradually climbing, though still remaining in the winter range. The snowfall begins to decrease slightly, especially in the lower elevations, as the state moves closer to spring. The difference in climate between the western and eastern parts of Montana remains evident, with the western part experiencing more temperate conditions.

  • Billings - February »
    On the first day of February in Billings sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. How many days does it snow in February in Billings?
  • Missoula - February »
    The month with the most snowfall in Missoula is February, when snow falls for 8.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Missoula, during February, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.
  • Great Falls - February »
    January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Great Falls, Montana. In Great Falls during February, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.
  • Bozeman - February »
    January and February, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Bozeman, Montana. February is the most humid month in Bozeman with an average relative humidity of 90%.
  • Butte - February »
    In Butte, during February, snow falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.31" (211mm) of snow. January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Butte.
  • Helena - February »
    In Helena in February, snow falls for 16.2 days, with typically accumulated 6.18" (157mm) of snow. This makes February the month with the highest snowfall for Helena, creating an ideal scenery for snow enthusiasts.
  • Kalispell - February »
    In Kalispell, Montana, in February, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Kalispell are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
  • Havre - February »
    The month with the least rainfall in Havre is February, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. In Havre in February, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.5" (165mm) of snow.
  • Anaconda - February »
    In Anaconda, during February, snow falls for 20.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.93" (303mm) of snow. In Anaconda, during February, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.
  • Miles City - February »
    In Miles City during February, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Miles City.
  • Belgrade - February »
    The month with the most snowfall in Belgrade, Montana, is February, when snow falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow. In Belgrade in February, during 18 snowfall days, 8.94" (227mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Livingston - February »
    The month with the least rainfall in Livingston is February, when 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically aggregated. True to its winter reputation, February in Livingston, Montana persists with a frigid climate, albeit a slight rise in temperatures compared to January.
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