Climate change in Lake County, Montana
Since 1979, Lake County, Montana has warmed 2.7°F, with 9 more days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 6% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Stevens County, WA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +4.5°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.0°F
- Precipitation: −6%
- Wettest day of the year: −13%
- Longest dry spell: +8 days
- Days above 90°F: +9 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −8 days
- Frost-free season: +23 days
- Muggy days: +0 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +4.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +22 days
- Snowfall: +11%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): +2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.