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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Butte, MT is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 80°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 7°F), with roughly 16 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Butte right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Butte climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
28°
Feb
31°
11°
Mar
35°
12°
Apr
46°
25°
May
58°
35°
Jun
67°
43°
Jul
80°
52°
Aug
77°
51°
Sep
69°
44°
Oct
57°
33°
Nov
39°
22°
Dec
36°
18°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Butte today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Butte today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Butte today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Butte and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Butte?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Butte forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Butte?
July is typically the warmest month in Butte, with average highs around 80°F.
How cold does Butte get?
The coldest month in Butte is January, when overnight lows average about 7°F.
How much rain does Butte get?
Butte sees roughly 16 in of precipitation a year, with June usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

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