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* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and
gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior for new or
existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA:
In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124.
* COUNTIES AFFECTED:
In Central MT...Wheatland.
In South Central MT...Park...Swee…
Tomorrow in Billings looks
sunny, with a high of 86°
and an overnight low of 57°.
Rain is unlikely (0% chance).
Winds top out near 18 mph,
and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Billings has a semi-arid climate.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°,
and February the coldest, when nights fall to around 16°.
May brings the most rain, on about 12 days,
while July is the sunniest, with 13.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Over a whole year it rains on roughly 82 days.
July averages 89°F (32°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
Does it snow in Billings?
Yes - about 22 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated October through April.
How does Billings compare to other cities?
Its 49°F (9°C) annual average is cooler than 93% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
When does it rain most in Billings?
May, at 2.6 inches (67 mm) over about 12 days. July is the driest month, at 15 mm (0.6 in).
When should I visit Billings?
Aim for May to June and September to October if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 8 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
How many rainy days does Billings get in a year?
About 82 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 16.2 inches (412 mm). That works out at roughly 5.0 mm on an average wet day.
Which month is coolest in Billings?
February, with highs of 36°F (2°C) and lows near 16°F (-9°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -35°F (-37°C).
What is the hottest month in Billings?
July, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 62°F (17°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 106°F (41°C).