Missoula, MT Weather

Montana, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 12:00
89°
Overcast Feels like 86° · High 95° / Low 57°
Wind
2 mph
Humidity
20%
5 Moderate
Updated 1 hour ago

Missoula hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 95°F (35°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 85°F (29°C).

Now
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
17%
6 PM
16%
7 PM
15%
8 PM
8:27 PM
Sunset
9 PM
21%
10 PM
23%
11 PM
23%
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
18%
4 AM
5 AM
17%
6 AM
19%
6:49 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
20%
8 AM
16%
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
86°
Wind
2 mph
SSE · gusts 5 mph
Humidity
20%
Pressure
29.97 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
17% chance today

Missoula weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Missoula looks overcast, with a high of 90° and an overnight low of 54°. Rain is unlikely (8% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).

High / Low
90° / 54°
Precipitation
8%
Sunrise / sunset
06:49 AM / 08:25 PM

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Missoula 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 95° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Overcast
High 90° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Overcast
High 81° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Sunny
High 76° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 64%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Sunny
High 62° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 59%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Sunny
High 75° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Overcast
High 78° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Overcast
High 64° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 60%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 52° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Sunny
High 67° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 56° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 52° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 72%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Overcast
High 56° Low 32°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Sunny
High 84° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 1%

About the weather in Missoula

A 26°C spread between its warmest and coolest months puts Missoula among the more strongly seasonal places we cover. July averages 86°F (30°C) by day; January averages 35°F (2°C), with nights at 19°F (-7°C).

Missoula weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 86°F (30°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 35°F (2°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 103°F (40°C) high · -35°F (-37°C) low
  • Wettest month: May (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (14.2 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: semi-arid
  • Annual swing: 26°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 12°C
  • Snow: about 34 days a year
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 1
  • Average humidity: 59%

Temperatures through the year

January bottoms out at 35°F (2°C) in daylight, 19°F (-7°C) after dark. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 86°F (30°C), lows of 59°F (15°C). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 103°F (40°C) and the lowest daily minimum -35°F (-37°C). Sunshine averages 9.4 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 14.2 hours.

Rain, sun and snow

Three of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is May through June. Relative humidity averages 59% across the year, drier than about 86% of the cities we track. Between the average July and the average January lie 26°C, a wider spread than roughly 87% of the cities we track. Snow falls on roughly 34 days a year, mostly October through April.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 56°F (14°C), nights near 35°F (2°C), and expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season, plus about 7 snowy days. Daylight is generous - around 10.3 hours of sun a day.

Summer (June through August)

Summer in Missoula brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); rain comes on about 14 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.2 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Fall in Missoula runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (15°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season, plus about 6 snowy days.

Winter (December through February)

Through winter, Missoula brings deep cold: 36°F (2°C) by day, 20°F (-7°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days, plus about 22 snowy days. Wind sharpens cold like this considerably; pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge exposed conditions.

Average temperatures in Missoula by month

Monthly averages for Missoula based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 35° 19° 10 1.5 in 5.7 h/day 72%
February 37° 20° 12 2.0 in 6.5 h/day 68%
March 47° 28° 10 1.6 in 8.9 h/day 62%
April 56° 34° 10 1.8 in 10.3 h/day 57%
May 66° 43° 10 2.2 in 11.8 h/day 58%
June 75° 51° 8 1.8 in 12.9 h/day 53%
July 86° 59° 2 0.5 in 14.2 h/day 39%
August 85° 58° 3 0.7 in 12.5 h/day 41%
September 73° 48° 6 1.5 in 10.3 h/day 53%
October 58° 37° 10 2.0 in 8.1 h/day 63%
November 44° 28° 10 1.8 in 6.2 h/day 67%
December 36° 22° 12 2.0 in 4.9 h/day 70%

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Common questions

When should I visit Missoula?
Aim for April to September if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 73°F (23°C) against roughly 6 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
When is Missoula at its coldest?
January, with highs of 35°F (2°C) and lows near 19°F (-7°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -35°F (-37°C).
How often does it rain in Missoula?
About 104 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 19.4 inches (494 mm). That works out at roughly 4.7 mm on an average wet day.
How much sun does Missoula get?
9.4 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 14.2 hours.
Does it snow in Missoula?
Yes - about 34 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated October through April.
What is the rainiest month in Missoula?
May, at 2.2 inches (56 mm) over about 10 days. July is the driest month, at 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Missoula?
July, averaging 86°F (30°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 103°F (40°C).