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For the most comfortable weather in Medora, aim for May & June and August & September. September tops our comfort score at 94/100, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. April, July and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 29°F to 89°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 16.6 in (422 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 29°F-1°C | 31°F0°C | 45°F7°C | 56°F14°C | 68°F20°C | 79°F26°C | 89°F32°C | 85°F30°C | 74°F23°C | 56°F13°C | 42°F6°C | 30°F-1°C |
| Avg low | 13°F-11°C | 13°F-10°C | 23°F-5°C | 32°F0°C | 44°F7°C | 55°F13°C | 62°F17°C | 59°F15°C | 49°F10°C | 35°F2°C | 25°F-4°C | 16°F-9°C |
| Rain/snow | 0.4 in11 mm | 0.4 in11 mm | 0.8 in21 mm | 1.5 in37 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 2.8 in72 mm | 2.1 in53 mm | 1.7 in43 mm | 1.9 in47 mm | 1.1 in29 mm | 0.5 in12 mm | 0.5 in13 mm |
| Humidity | 81% | 76% | 67% | 60% | 58% | 57% | 51% | 51% | 55% | 64% | 71% | 80% |
| Cloud | 64% | 66% | 66% | 61% | 60% | 52% | 41% | 43% | 47% | 58% | 61% | 67% |
| Comfort | 49 | 48 | 56 | 76 | 86 | 89 | 77 | 85 | 94 | 77 | 53 | 48 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 797 m (2,615 ft), close to Medora's own ~691 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 29–31°F (-1–0°C), and nights reach 13°F (-11°C). It's the driest season, with only about 1.4 in (35 mm) of rain or snow, 8% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 48/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 45°F highs in March to 68°F by May. About 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 31% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 73/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 79–89°F (26–32°C). It's the wettest season, with about 6.6 in (168 mm) of rain, 40% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 55°F (13°C). June and August are among the best-scoring months (season average 84/100).
Temperatures slide from 74°F highs in September to 42°F by November. About 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. November is cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 75/100.
By comfort score: 7 Great and 5 Fair. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Medora, aim for May & June and August & September. September tops our comfort score at 94/100, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. April, July and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 0.4 in (11 mm). The yearly total is around 16.6 in (422 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C) and highs of 29°F (-1°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 89°F (32°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 53%, and highs peak around 89°F (32°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – March, bottoming out around 13°F (-11°C) in January.
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