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Weather on January 7

West Yellowstone, MT

55 Years of Data

Avg High
20°F
Avg Low
6°F
Warmest
2003
32°F avg
Coldest
1979
-17°F avg

About This Date

January 7th in West Yellowstone, MT typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around 20°F and lows near 6°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 7th was in 2003 (32°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (-17°F) — a 49°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 63% of recorded January 7th dates, with snow falling 13% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for January 7th in West Yellowstone, MT? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
1.7°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202621°13°1.52"
202527°16°
202417°0.25"
202321°14°18°
202223°18°20°0.51"
202122°14°18°0.25"
202020°15°17°0.25"
201915°1.02"
201823°16°20°0.25"
201711°-3°0.76"
201627°16°21°
201539°25°32°
201419°12°16°0.25"
201316°12°0.51"
201225°15°
201128°19°24°0.25"
201026°-11°
200930°20°25°0.51"
20080.25"
200720°-2°
200626°18°22°1.02"
200510°-7°
200415°10°13°1.52"
2003warmest38°26°32°
200230°22°26°0.51"
200134°20°
200016°10°0.25"
199922°13°18°0.25"
199813°1.02"
199714°0.76"
199622°11°17°0.25"
199518°12°1.02"
1994-1°0.76"
199321°-7°
199223°15°0.25"
199114°10°12°0.51"
199021°12°17°0.51"
1989-14°-4°0.25"
198813°
198726°-1°12°
198622°13°
198528°16°22°
198437°25°31°
198330°15°22°0.25"
1982-24°-12°
198119°13°
198010°-2°0.48"2"
1979coldest-35°-17°
197830°12°21°
197714°10°12°0.43"3"
197620°10°
197525°17°0.18"1"
197413°-6°0.28"1"
1973-10°-3°0.23"1"
197227°15°21°0.25"2"
1971-7°0.28"2"
56 years of data from Carrot Basin

West Yellowstone, MT Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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West Yellowstone, MT Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"3.5"7"JFMAMJJASOND2.1"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

West Yellowstone, MT Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit West Yellowstone, MT

West Yellowstone, MT has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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