County in Montana

Gallatin County Weather Forecast

Gallatin County weather: 59°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 59°F now🕔 10:34 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 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 59°F (15°C) in Gallatin County with clear sky. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 53°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Gallatin County is June, July and August. 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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is 4.7°F above the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Gallatin County today at 9.8/10. 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.

Weather in Gallatin County right now

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59°F
Clear sky · feels like 56°F
Humidity43%
Wind0 mph ENE
Gusts4 mph
UV index1.5 · Low
Cloud cover1%
Pressure857 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 32 mi
Air quality58 · Moderate
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset8:14 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:34 AM, Aug 25 local time.

See the Gallatin County forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

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

9 AM☀️62°0%1 mph
10 AM☀️67°0%1 mph
11 AM☀️71°0%1 mph
12 PM☀️76°0%3 mph
1 PM☀️79°0%4 mph
2 PM☀️82°1%6 mph
3 PM☀️83°1%8 mph
4 PM☀️84°2%10 mph
5 PM☁️84°2%7 mph
6 PM☁️84°2%7 mph
7 PM☁️83°3%8 mph
8 PM☁️76°7%5 mph
9 PM☁️72°3%9 mph
10 PM☁️73°1%13 mph
11 PM☁️69°1%9 mph
12 AM☁️67°1%9 mph
1 AM☁️65°1%9 mph
2 AM☁️65°1%9 mph
3 AM☁️64°1%9 mph
4 AM☁️64°1%8 mph
5 AM☁️62°1%5 mph
6 AM☁️62°1%7 mph
7 AM☁️60°1%5 mph
8 AM☁️64°2%7 mph

16-day forecast for Gallatin County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast84° / 53°7%13 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast89° / 60°26%14 mph7
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle90° / 61°45% · 0,0 in24 mph7
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast89° / 60°45%26 mph6
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle82° / 57°53% · 0,0 in20 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☀️ Clear sky84° / 51°53%14 mph7
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast85° / 57°21%19 mph4
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast85° / 54°21%20 mph6
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast83° / 54°21%23 mph6
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast82° / 51°21%21 mph7
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Drizzle59° / 44°18% · 0,1 in14 mph4
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light drizzle47° / 40°19% · 0,1 in8 mph2
Sun, Sep 6☁️ Overcast62° / 35°17%10 mph6
Mon, Sep 7☁️ Overcast79° / 42°22%18 mph7
Tue, Sep 8🌨️ Light snow57° / 35°23% · 0,1 in10 mph2
Wed, Sep 9🌨️ Light snow showers40° / 30°13% · 0,1 in7 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°0,4 in★★★★★
September71°46°1,4 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

58
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.512.2 µg/m³
PM1013.4 µg/m³
Ozone31 µg/m³
NO₂11.8 µg/m³
UV index1.5 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset8:14 PM
Daylight13h 37m
Solar noon1:25 PM
Golden hour (am)6:37 AM - 7:37 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:14 PM - 8:14 PM
Blue hour (am)6:07 AM - 6:37 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:14 PM - 8:44 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%
Moonrise7:15 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 and August. 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 59°F (15°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 43% and wind is 0 mph.

When is the best time to visit Gallatin County?

June, July and August 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 10:34 AM.

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 August 25, 2026 at 10:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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