What is today's weather forecast for Square Butte, MT?

Today's forecast for Square Butte shows a low of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Square Butte, MT?

The 7-day forecast for Square Butte shows highs from 34 to 44 degrees and lows from 19 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Square Butte, MT this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Square Butte this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (60% chance), Wednesday (70% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Square Butte weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Square Butte forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Square Butte, MT Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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48°F
Feels Like 42°F

Humidity 41% Dew Point 25°F Wind N 15 MPH Gusts 30 Barometer 29.74 in.

Solar Rad 229 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 6.1 mi. NNE of central Square Butte
at 10:30 AM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

70%

ThuDec 18

FriDec 19

40%

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 34°F to 44°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 36°F with lows around 17°F.

This Date in Weather History

1941 - Only two women were employed by the Weather Bureau. By 1945, more than 900 women are employed by the Weather Bureau as observers and forecasters, as a result of filling positions of men during World War II. Eleven days after Pearl Harbor, the Army requested that all weather broadcasts be discontinued. The fear was that the enemy would use this information to plan an attack on the United States.

Square Butte, MT 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm. Windy, with a west southwest wind 29 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Night: Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. Windy, with a southwest wind 34 to 43 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9am, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a temperature falling to around 33 by 4pm. Very windy, with a west wind 45 to 48 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a west wind 36 to 41 mph decreasing to 22 to 27 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Night: A chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy, with a southwest wind 21 to 31 mph increasing to 31 to 41 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 37 mph decreasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

About Square Butte, MT

Square Butte is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Chouteau County, Montana, United States, named for the unique rock formation of the same name slightly southwest of the town. Square Butte is located along Montana Highway 80, 6.8 miles (10.9 km) south-southeast of Geraldine. The Square Butte Jail, Square Butte School, and West Quincy Granite Quarry, all of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are located in Square Butte.

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