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Gallatin County Weather Forecast

Gallatin County weather: 46°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 46°F now🕔 4:20 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 125.000

Summary

Gallatin County is a county in Montana. Gallatin County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 125.000.

Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in Gallatin County with partly cloudy. It feels like 40°F. Today runs from 46°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Gallatin County is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 14°F.

Nearby highlights include Missouri River, Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.

In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 14.6°F above the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Gallatin County today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Gallatin County

⚠️Sat, Oct 24: freezing overnight, 25°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: freezing overnight, 21°F (-6°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 20°F (-7°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Gallatin County right now

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46°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 40°F
Humidity60%
Wind4 mph E
Gusts4 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover65%
Pressure849 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 25 mi
Air quality27 · Good
Sunrise7:50 AM
Sunset6:26 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 85%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:20 PM, Oct 22 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 24: freezing overnight, 25°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: freezing overnight, 21°F (-6°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 20°F (-7°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

See the Gallatin County forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

8 AM☁️47°8%6 mph
9 AM🌤️51°8%8 mph
10 AM☁️56°1%5 mph
11 AM🌤️63°1%7 mph
12 PM☀️66°0%3 mph
1 PM☀️69°0%4 mph
2 PM☀️69°1%6 mph
3 PM☀️70°1%7 mph
4 PM☀️70°1%5 mph
5 PM☁️69°1%4 mph
6 PM☁️65°1%2 mph
7 PM☁️60°1%9 mph
8 PM☁️59°1%10 mph
9 PM☁️59°1%10 mph
10 PM☁️58°1%11 mph
11 PM☁️58°1%14 mph
12 AM☁️56°2%11 mph
1 AM☁️56°2%11 mph
2 AM🌙55°3%8 mph
3 AM☁️53°3%10 mph
4 AM☁️54°5%9 mph
5 AM☁️55°6%5 mph
6 AM☁️53°12%4 mph
7 AM☁️51°23%5 mph

16-day forecast for Gallatin County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 22☁️ Overcast70° / 46°8%14 mph4
Fri, Oct 23❄️ Heavy snow56° / 33°100% · 0,6 in15 mph2
Sat, Oct 24🌥️ Fog41° / 25°100%7 mph4
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast50° / 32°3%8 mph4
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast53° / 36°7%8 mph4
Tue, Oct 27🌦️ Light drizzle61° / 43°24% · 0,0 in9 mph3
Wed, Oct 28❄️ Heavy snow47° / 21°24% · 0,3 in10 mph3
Thu, Oct 29🌥️ Fog37° / 20°17%6 mph4
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light drizzle51° / 33°21% · 0,1 in7 mph3
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle48° / 35°22%9 mph3
Sun, Nov 1⛅ Partly cloudy50° / 33°18%9 mph3
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast52° / 37°13%8 mph3
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast61° / 41°10%10 mph3
Wed, Nov 4☁️ Overcast63° / 42°6%9 mph3
Thu, Nov 5☁️ Overcast64° / 43°23%14 mph3
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast66° / 47°17%16 mph3

Climate in Gallatin County month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January33°14°0,8 in★★☆☆☆
February34°15°1,6 in★★☆☆☆
March48°26°1,7 in★★★☆☆
April53°29°2,8 in★★★☆☆
May62°38°3,1 in★★★★☆
June70°45°2,0 in★★★★☆
July83°55°0,5 in★★★★★
August80°52°0,6 in★★★★★
September71°46°1,0 in★★★★☆
October56°34°1,9 in★★★☆☆
November43°25°1,0 in★★★☆☆
December40°24°1,4 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Gallatin County

27
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.55.3 µg/m³
PM105.8 µg/m³
Ozone42 µg/m³
NO₂7.3 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:50 AM
Sunset6:26 PM
Daylight10h 36m
Solar noon1:08 PM
Golden hour (am)7:50 AM - 8:50 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:26 PM - 6:26 PM
Blue hour (am)7:20 AM - 7:50 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:26 PM - 6:56 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 85%
Moonrise4:45 PM
Moonset3:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Gallatin County

Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gallatin County?

Gallatin County is a county in Montana. Its coordinates are 45.677, -111.0429. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Gallatin County right now?

It is currently 46°F (8°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 60% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Gallatin County?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Gallatin County, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Gallatin County in?

Gallatin County observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 4:20 PM.

How many people live in Gallatin County?

Gallatin County has a population of approximately 125.000.

What are the top things to do in Gallatin County?

Popular options include Missouri River, Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park and Grand Teton.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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