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 »
In Billings, in February, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 6.5" (165mm) of snow. In February, in Billings the rain falls for 7.5 days. - Missoula - February »
In Missoula in February, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Missoula in February, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Great Falls - February »
The month with the most snowfall in Great Falls is February, when snow falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Great Falls is February, when snow falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. - Bozeman - February »
The month with the most snowfall in Bozeman is February, when snow falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 15.51" (394mm) of snow. In Bozeman, in February, snow falls for 20.3 days, with typically accumulated 15.51" (394mm) of snow. - Butte - February »
In Butte in February, during 5.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of February in Butte, Montana, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. - Helena - February »
The month with the most snowfall in Helena is February, when snow falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Helena is February, when snow falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow. - Kalispell - February »
In Kalispell during February, snow falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow. In Kalispell during February, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. - Havre - February »
In Havre in February, during 6.3 snowfall days, 6.5" (165mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Havre, in February, during 6.3 snowfall days, 6.5" (165mm) of snow is typically accumulated. - Anaconda - February »
In Anaconda in February, snow falls for 20.2 days, with typically accumulated 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 »
While cold weather persists in Miles City, Montana in February, the month is slightly milder than January. The months with the least sunshine in Miles City are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine. - Belgrade - February »
In Belgrade in February, during 18 snowfall days, 8.94" (227mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Belgrade in February, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Livingston - February »
February is the month with the least rainfall in Livingston, with 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Livingston is February, when 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically aggregated.