Helena weather in August
In August, Helena sees average daytime highs of 78°F and overnight lows near 49°F, with 1.5 in of precipitation across 7.5 wet days and about 14 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 80°F in the first days to 75°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 42 min at the start of August to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Helena's 2nd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Helena's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 78°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 49°
- 11th coldest
- Precipitation
- 1.5 in
- 7.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 hours
- 5:32 AM – 7:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 4 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.43 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.4
- out of 10
Helena is capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and seat of Lewis and Clark County.
- Density
- 749/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1864
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Highs ease over the month, from about 80°F in the first days to 75°F by the end.
A typical August day in Helena reaches about 78°F in the afternoon and slips back to 49°F overnight — a 29°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 66°F and 87°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 11°F warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°F) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 |
| Avg low (°F) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 51 |
| 2 | 80 | 51 |
| 3 | 80 | 51 |
| 4 | 80 | 51 |
| 5 | 80 | 51 |
| 6 | 80 | 51 |
| 7 | 80 | 51 |
| 8 | 80 | 51 |
| 9 | 80 | 51 |
| 10 | 79 | 50 |
| 11 | 79 | 50 |
| 12 | 79 | 50 |
| 13 | 79 | 50 |
| 14 | 79 | 50 |
| 15 | 78 | 50 |
| 16 | 78 | 49 |
| 17 | 78 | 49 |
| 18 | 78 | 49 |
| 19 | 78 | 49 |
| 20 | 78 | 49 |
| 21 | 77 | 49 |
| 22 | 77 | 49 |
| 23 | 77 | 48 |
| 24 | 76 | 48 |
| 25 | 76 | 48 |
| 26 | 76 | 48 |
| 27 | 76 | 48 |
| 28 | 75 | 47 |
| 29 | 75 | 47 |
| 30 | 75 | 47 |
| 31 | 74 | 47 |
How August really feels in Helena
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Helena weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 12° | 0.9 | 7 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 13° | 0.9 | 7 | 7.6 | 10 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 39° / 20° | 1.4 | 9.7 | 7.7 | 11.6 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 48° / 28° | 2.4 | 11.9 | 7.2 | 13.3 | 1.7 |
| May | 59° / 37° | 3.2 | 13.8 | 2.7 | 14.8 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 67° / 44° | 3.8 | 13.5 | 0.6 | 15.6 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 78° / 50° | 1.7 | 8.8 | 0 | 15.2 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 78° / 49° | 1.5 | 7.5 | 0.1 | 14 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 67° / 42° | 1.6 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 12.4 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 52° / 32° | 1.5 | 8.3 | 3.8 | 10.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 37° / 21° | 1.2 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 9.2 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 27° / 12° | 1.1 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 50% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 27%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Cloudier (%) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 | 22 |
| 2 | 78 | 22 |
| 3 | 77 | 23 |
| 4 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 73 | 27 |
| 15 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 72 | 28 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 72 | 28 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 |
| 22 | 72 | 28 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 72 | 28 |
| 25 | 72 | 28 |
| 26 | 71 | 29 |
| 27 | 71 | 29 |
| 28 | 71 | 29 |
| 29 | 70 | 30 |
| 30 | 70 | 30 |
| 31 | 70 | 30 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Helena gets around 1.5 in of rain and snow over 7.5 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 24% and peaks near 27% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 7 | 24 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 25 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 25 |
| 13 | 26 |
| 14 | 26 |
| 15 | 26 |
| 16 | 27 |
| 17 | 27 |
| 18 | 27 |
| 19 | 27 |
| 20 | 26 |
| 21 | 26 |
| 22 | 25 |
| 23 | 25 |
| 24 | 24 |
| 25 | 24 |
| 26 | 23 |
| 27 | 22 |
| 28 | 22 |
| 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 21 |
| 31 | 21 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 4 mph in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 4 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 14 h 42 min at the start of August to 13 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 90 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:13 AM to 5:51 AM, and sunset from 7:56 PM to 7:05 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:56 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:41 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:36 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:31 | 7:29 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:24 | 7:22 | 7:20 | 7:18 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:13 | 7:11 | 7:09 | 7:07 | 7:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.7 | 5:13 | 7:56 |
| 2 | 14.7 | 5:14 | 7:54 |
| 3 | 14.6 | 5:15 | 7:53 |
| 4 | 14.6 | 5:16 | 7:52 |
| 5 | 14.5 | 5:18 | 7:50 |
| 6 | 14.5 | 5:19 | 7:49 |
| 7 | 14.5 | 5:20 | 7:47 |
| 8 | 14.4 | 5:21 | 7:46 |
| 9 | 14.4 | 5:23 | 7:44 |
| 10 | 14.3 | 5:24 | 7:43 |
| 11 | 14.3 | 5:25 | 7:41 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 5:27 | 7:39 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 5:28 | 7:38 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 5:29 | 7:36 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 5:30 | 7:34 |
| 16 | 14.0 | 5:32 | 7:33 |
| 17 | 14.0 | 5:33 | 7:31 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:34 | 7:29 |
| 19 | 13.9 | 5:36 | 7:27 |
| 20 | 13.8 | 5:37 | 7:26 |
| 21 | 13.8 | 5:38 | 7:24 |
| 22 | 13.7 | 5:40 | 7:22 |
| 23 | 13.7 | 5:41 | 7:20 |
| 24 | 13.6 | 5:42 | 7:18 |
| 25 | 13.5 | 5:44 | 7:16 |
| 26 | 13.5 | 5:45 | 7:15 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 5:46 | 7:13 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 5:48 | 7:11 |
| 29 | 13.3 | 5:49 | 7:09 |
| 30 | 13.3 | 5:50 | 7:07 |
| 31 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:05 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.43 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.55 kWh/m² to a high of 7.45 kWh/m² in July across the year — August's 6.43 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Helena
None of Helena's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Helena's rainy season runs April–June, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Helena?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is one of the better times to visit Helena for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Helena in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Helena sees daytime highs around 78°F and nights near 49°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Helena in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Helena peaks around July 15 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Helena in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Helena is worst in August — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.1× the cleanest month (December, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Helena?
Helena sits at 46.6°N, 112.0°W, 4,058 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Butte, 47 mi away.
Topography around Helena
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Helena.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Helena has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,588 ft around an average of 4,219 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,481 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 6,729 ft.
The land around Helena is covered by artificial surfaces (45%), trees (28%) and grassland (25%) within 2 miles, grassland (53%) and trees (31%) within 10 miles, and grassland (53%) and trees (42%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Helena (46.5927°, -112.0361°, elevation 4,058 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).