Climate and monthly weather forecastMoorhead, MT
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Moorhead, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C). Upon the onset of January, Moorhead witnesses an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Moorhead, Montana, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and max 31.6°F (-0.2°C). A minor adjustment in Moorhead's average high-temperature is noted with the start of February, touching a still subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) from January's 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Moorhead, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 45°F (7.2°C). The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in February to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a cool spring month in Moorhead, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C). April sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in March to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Moorhead, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63.7°F (17.6°C) and an average low of 43.5°F (6.4°C). The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in April to a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Moorhead, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C). The beginning of June marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from May's enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Moorhead, Montana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 85.5°F (29.7°C) and an average low of 61.5°F (16.4°C). Moorhead's July weather, marked by an average high temperature of 85.5°F (29.7°C) and an average low temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C), is the warmest in the year. In July, the average heat index is evaluated at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Moorhead, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 83.7°F (28.7°C). Moorhead registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.7°F (28.7°C) at the commencement of August, closely related to the preceding month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Moorhead, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 74.1°F (23.4°C). In Moorhead, the average high-temperature in September decreases from a warm 83.7°F (28.7°C) in August to a still moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Moorhead, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C). In Moorhead, stepping into October signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from September's moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C) to a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Moorhead, is another chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C). November's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from October's mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Moorhead, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The month of December, characterized by an average high of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is recognized as the coldest. Weather in December »Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
The months with the highest humidity in Moorhead are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
Throughout the year, there are 127.6 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall in Moorhead are January through May, September through December.
Throughout the year, there are 65.3 snowfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of snow is accumulated.
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.3 days and accumulates 5.2" (132mm) of snow.
February has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.
June through August are months without snowfall.
With an average of 15h and 36min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Moorhead, Montana.
During the warmest month in Moorhead, July, temperatures average a high of 85.5°F (29.7°C) and a low of 61.5°F (16.4°C).
The months with the most sunshine in Moorhead are July and August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.
The month with the highest UV index is July, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 40%.
Temperature readings in Moorhead reach their annual highs in December, averaging 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a minimum average of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
Average temperature
Moorhead, MT
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (16.2°F).
Average pressure
Moorhead, MT
- Average pressure in January:
30.13"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.11"Hg - Average pressure in March:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.85"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.89"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.9"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.99"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed
Moorhead, MT
- Average wind speed in January:
7.4mph - Average wind speed in February:
7mph - Average wind speed in March:
7.6mph - Average wind speed in April:
9.1mph - Average wind speed in May:
8.6mph - Average wind speed in June:
7.8mph
- Average wind speed in July:
6.8mph - Average wind speed in August:
7mph - Average wind speed in September:
7.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in November:
7mph - Average wind speed in December:
6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and December (6.8mph).
Average humidity
Moorhead, MT
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).
Average rainfall
Moorhead, MT
- Average rainfall in January:
0.75" - Average rainfall in February:
0.83" - Average rainfall in March:
1.14" - Average rainfall in April:
2.01" - Average rainfall in May:
2.64" - Average rainfall in June:
1.46"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.14" - Average rainfall in August:
1.1" - Average rainfall in September:
0.83" - Average rainfall in October:
0.94" - Average rainfall in November:
0.75" - Average rainfall in December:
0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").
Average rainfall days
Moorhead, MT
- Average rainfall days in January:
6.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
7.7 days - Average rainfall days in March:
11.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
15.3 days - Average rainfall days in May:
18 days - Average rainfall days in June:
13.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
10.7 days - Average rainfall days in August:
11.6 days - Average rainfall days in September:
8.6 days - Average rainfall days in October:
9.8 days - Average rainfall days in November:
7.2 days - Average rainfall days in December:
6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall
Moorhead, MT
- Average snowfall in January:
4.45" - Average snowfall in February:
5.2" - Average snowfall in March:
4.29" - Average snowfall in April:
5.08" - Average snowfall in May:
0.87" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days
Moorhead, MT
- Average snowfall days in January:
12 days - Average snowfall days in February:
14.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
9.5 days - Average snowfall days in April:
6.3 days - Average snowfall days in May:
1.3 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in October:
2.8 days - Average snowfall days in November:
7.7 days - Average snowfall days in December:
11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Moorhead, MT
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 12min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 30min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 54min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 36min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 12min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 0min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 36min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January:
6h and 6min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 42min - Average sunshine in March:
8h and 6min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in May:
10h and 30min - Average sunshine in June:
11h and 36min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 54min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 54min - Average sunshine in September:
10h and 48min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 48min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 36min - Average sunshine in December:
6h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days
Moorhead, MT
- Average sunshine days in January:
15.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
11.5 days - Average sunshine days in March:
12 days - Average sunshine days in April:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
9.6 days - Average sunshine days in June:
12.2 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13.6 days - Average sunshine days in August:
14.4 days - Average sunshine days in September:
18.2 days - Average sunshine days in October:
17.1 days - Average sunshine days in November:
16.9 days - Average sunshine days in December:
16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).
Average UV index
Moorhead, MT
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Moorhead, MT
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility
Moorhead, MT
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
