
Lee Metcalf Wilderness
- Annual mean
- 0.3 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- May
Detailed atmospheric records including wind, humidity, and daylight for a representative point.
Analyze the twelve-month climate profile of Red Rock Lakes Wilderness, which details long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns based on NASA POWER data from 1991 to 2020. These measurements characterize the atmospheric environment at a specific coordinate within Beaverhead County, providing a representative look at shifting climate conditions throughout the year. The data includes monthly mean, minimum, and maximum temperature cycles, precipitation rates, relative humidity, and daylight hours.
Long-term thermal range and monthly precipitation patterns across twelve representative baseline months
Compare average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and daylight across all twelve calendar months.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.4 °C-26.8° to -0.6° | 1.8 mm/day | 97.3% | 2.4 m/s | 9.1 hours |
| February | -9.7 °C-25.8° to 0.4° | 1.8 mm/day | 96.6% | 2.5 m/s | 10.2 hours |
| March | -4.9 °C-20.7° to 5.8° | 1.8 mm/day | 90.2% | 2.6 m/s | 11.7 hours |
| April | 0.7 °C-12.3° to 15.8° | 2.1 mm/day | 74.9% | 2.7 m/s | 13.3 hours |
| May | 6.8 °C-6.3° to 21.8° | 2.4 mm/day | 67.7% | 2.5 m/s | 14.6 hours |
| June | 11.6 °C-2.5° to 25.9° | 2.2 mm/day | 63.4% | 2.5 m/s | 15.3 hours |
| July | 16.8 °C3° to 29.4° | 1.2 mm/day | 54.7% | 2.2 m/s | 15 hours |
| August | 16 °C2.1° to 28.9° | 1.1 mm/day | 50.8% | 2.3 m/s | 13.8 hours |
| September | 10.4 °C-4° to 26° | 1.3 mm/day | 54.8% | 2.3 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| October | 2.5 °C-10.3° to 18.7° | 1.6 mm/day | 67.2% | 2.4 m/s | 10.7 hours |
| November | -5.3 °C-19.3° to 7.9° | 1.7 mm/day | 85% | 2.4 m/s | 9.3 hours |
| December | -11.3 °C-26.8° to 0.2° | 2 mm/day | 96.4% | 2.5 m/s | 8.7 hours |
See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.
Comparing long term averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration
Interactive climate map
Open the climate map to compare monthly temperature, precipitation, and other averages.
Explore long-term monthly weather patterns across diverse protected landscapes and regional geographic settings.








Trace the boundaries and wetland terrain of this significant Montana nature reserve. Gain a deeper understanding of how the high-elevation basin geography of Red Rock Lakes Wilderness functions as a critical protected area, mapping the intersection of marshes, lakes, and mountain ridges within Beaverhead County.