Local weather forecast

Weather in Columbia Falls, MT

Updated 2026-09-26 07:00 local time · ZIP codes 59912

Cloudy
Now38°F

Cloudy

High / Low53° / 37°
Rain chance38%
Wind9 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy38°19% rain
8 AMPatchy rain nearby37°27% rain
9 AMPartly Cloudy40°12% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby43°17% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby43°16% rain
12 PMCloudy45°11% rain
1 PMCloudy49°7% rain
2 PMCloudy52°7% rain
3 PMCloudy53°8% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy53°4% rain
5 PMSunny52°1% rain
6 PMSunny51°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
53° 37°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 38%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
56° 35°Overcast
Rain 12%Gust 4 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
59° 33°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like32°F
Humidity82%
Pressure30.01 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph SSW
Wind gusts22 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:29 AM
Sunset07:26 PM
Moonrise07:11 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 53°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 35°F
Highest rain chance8 AM · 27%
Strongest gusts7 AM · 22 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 27%).

Wear a warm coat and layers

It feels like 32°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

52°F, 1% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 38°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 27%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Columbia Falls

Montana weather varies from relatively dry plains to snowy mountain climates. Cold fronts, strong winds and large day-to-day temperature swings are common.

Columbia Falls is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 48.37°N latitude and 114.18°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Columbia Falls weather today

Cloudy and 38°F in Columbia Falls, MT. Today's high is 53°F with a 38% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 82%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Columbia Falls

Sunrise is at 07:29 AM and sunset is at 07:26 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 56°F and a low near 35°F. The maximum rain chance is 12%.

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