Weather forecast for todayPlains, MT

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:25 am MDT

  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Fair
Fair
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 0mphSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Dewpoint: 37°F
  • Pressure: 30.1"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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In Plains, at the moment, clear skies and sunshine define today’s fair conditions.
The temperature is an icy 37.4°F. The present temperature is at its lowest of the day.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 68°F
  • 37°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSW 236°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 8:01 am MDT
  • Sunset: 6:48 pm MDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, some passing clouds may drift through, but the sun will shine at times.
A significant variation in temperature is anticipated, ranging from a high of an agreeable 68°F to a low of a wintry 37.4°F.
This October day will feature warmer weather, consistent with September's average of 67.3°F.
Sunrise was at 8:01 am and sunset will be at 6:48 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 47min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 3 pm 66°C.
Coldest hour: 11 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 1 am 5%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphS 189°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSW 217°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 231°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 2 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphWSW 239°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphWSW 249°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphWSW 249°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphWSW 256°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphWSW 251°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:48 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphWSW 253°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 234°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSW 235°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSW 236°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSW 235°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of cloud-filled and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 66.2°F and the lowest temperature of 42.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Today, the forecasted maximum will be more similar to September's average high of 67.3°F than October's 51.4°F. Forecasts show a temperature also more similar to September's average minimum of 39.7°F rather than the October average of 31.1°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 16:25:44 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 10:25 am MDT, the temperature is 37.4°F.

Today, high-altitude clouds may scatter across the sky, but the sun will still shine.

Today, the maximum temperature in Plains will be 68°F, while the minimum temperature will be 37.4°F.
The maximum temperature today will be notably higher than the average highest temperature of 51.4°F in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be slightly warmer than the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Plains, sunrise was at 8:01 am and sunset will be at 6:48 pm (MDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 10h and 47min.