Climate change in Cascade County, Montana
Since 1979, Cascade County, Montana has warmed 1.5°F, with 5 more days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 2% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Fergus County, MT's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.5°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +3.1°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.8°F
- Precipitation: −2%
- Wettest day of the year: −21%
- Longest dry spell: −1 days
- Days above 90°F: +5 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −8 days
- Frost-free season: +22 days
- Muggy days: +0 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.8°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +17 days
- Snowfall: +37%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): +5 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.