Weather & Climate

Deer Lodge's climate reflects its mountain valley location. Summers are pleasant, characterized by warm days, cool nights, and an abundance of sunshine. Hot weather and humid conditions are infrequent. Deer Lodge is located in one of the few regions in the country where the average summer climate is comfortable due to the moderate combined heat and humidity. Most summers have seven or fewer days with temperatures exceeding 90 degrees. The average high temperatures for summer are in the 70s and 80s and the average lows are in the mid 40s and low 50s.

Early in the Autumn season, high daily temperatures average 70 degrees. Indian summer can linger until the middle of October. During the months of October and November the temperatures generally reach highs in the 40s and 50s and lows in the 20s or 30s.

Winters in Deer Lodge are characterized by fluctuating temperatures. Mild winter weather is not unusual and a week or more of consistently cold weather is rare. For the winter sports enthusiast, the relatively low humidity and light winds provide an ideal climate for outdoor winter activities. Downhill ski season usually extends from mid December to the beginning of April.

Snow Reports

	Big Sky Ski Area
	Bridger Bowl Ski Area

Weather Information

	Deer Lodge Forecast
	National Weather Service Missoula
	Weather and Road Conditions

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