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Montana is the only place in the world where rivers flow into three different seas. From Triple divide Peak in Glacier National park, water separated by just a few feet can flow into the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. The western portion of the state is mountainous (the Rockies), with striking alpine vistas. The eastern portion contains some small 'island' mountain ranges but is largely made up of prairie grasslands with rich agricultural farmland to the north and large cattle ranches to the south.
Annual Events
- PRCA Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo, Great Falls - January
- St. Patrick's Day Parade, Butte - March
- International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula - April
- Bucking Horse Sale, Miles City -May
- ZooGrass Festival, Billings - June
- State Fair, Great Falls, - July
- Crow Fair, Hardin - August
- Sweet Pea Festival, Bozeman - August
- Montana Fair, Billings - August
- Chase Hawks Memorial Roughstock Invitational Rodeo, Billings - December
Montana's Climate
Montana's weather is milder than many visitors might expect. After hearing about record low temp's from some of our more notorious recording stations as West Yellowstone, some may think of Montana as an icebox. However, Montana's cold spells are frequently interrupted by Chinook winds and mild periods. Visitors may want to bring a variety of clothes to keep on top of the quickly changing weather.
Montana is dry, and therefore, neither oppressively hot nor cold. Average annual precipitation is 15 inches. Average daytime temperatures vary from 28 degrees in January to 84.5 degrees in July.
Higher Education
Montana is home to 11 University Campuses, 6 Private Colleges, 3 Public Community Colleges, and 7 Tribally Controlled Community Colleges.
Montana's weather is milder than many visitors might expect. After hearing about record low temp's from some of our more notorious recording stations as West Yellowstone, some may think of Montana as an icebox. However, Montana's cold spells are frequently interrupted by Chinook winds and mild periods. Visitors may want to bring a variety of clothes to keep on top of the quickly changing weather.
Montana is dry, and therefore, neither oppressively hot nor cold. Average annual precipitation is 15 inches. Average daytime temperatures vary from 28 degrees in January to 84.5 degrees in July.
Higher Education
Montana is home to 11 University Campuses, 6 Private Colleges, 3 Public Community Colleges, and 7 Tribally Controlled Community Colleges.