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

Today's forecast for Square Butte shows a low of 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 54.

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

The 7-day forecast for Square Butte shows highs from 34 to 47 degrees and lows from 19 to 54 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?

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Square Butte, MT Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning - High Wind Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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50°F
Feels Like 50°F

Humidity 61% Dew Point 37°F Wind SW 3 MPH Gusts 6 Barometer 29.55 in.

Report from a personal weather station 12.4 mi. NE of central Square Butte
at 2:58 AM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

70%

ThuDec 18

FriDec 19

50%

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 47°F to 34°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°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

1917 - An ice jam closed the Ohio River between Warsaw, KY, and Rising Sun, IN. The thirty foot high ice jam held for 58 days, and backed up the river a distance of 100 miles.

Square Butte, MT 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Night: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 54. Very windy, with a west southwest wind around 47 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Sunny, with a temperature rising to near 50 by 10am, then falling to around 43 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a west southwest wind 39 to 44 mph decreasing to 29 to 34 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 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 high near 47. 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.

Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.

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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