Columbia Falls, Montana, United States Climate Change Severity

62
Very High
The current climate change severity in Columbia Falls is Very High, with a 23.3% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jan. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C (c)

Columbia Falls Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Columbia Falls temperature has changed by around -35.3%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jan. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
13
200%
cloudyCloudy
71
-85.7%
rainyRainy
80
-100%
snowySnowy
53
-40%
mistyMisty
07
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Columbia Falls has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 62 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

62/100

Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Columbia Falls experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.8 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-55.4 %

Change in average humidity

-8.4 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-25.7 %

Heatwave changed by

-0.2 day(s)

Coldwave changed by

-1.5 day(s)

Wind speeds changed by

-0.7 km/h

These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Columbia Falls's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jan.

Columbia Falls Weather Forecast 30 Days (February - March 2026)
Columbia Falls, Montana, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 15, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon8°/0°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon8km/h
Mon. 16, Feb.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon8°/-1°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon9km/h
Tue. 17, Feb.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon3°/-6°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon12km/h
Wed. 18, Feb.
cloudyCloudy
Temperature Icon-8°/-18°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon12km/h
Thu. 19, Feb.
light snowLight snow
Temperature Icon-5°/-18°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon7km/h
Fri. 20, Feb.
heavy snowHeavy snow
Temperature Icon-2°/-13°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon5km/h
Sat. 21, Feb.
patchy light snowPatchy light snow
Temperature Icon-2°/-13°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon4km/h
Sun. 22, Feb.
mistMist
Temperature Icon2°/-10°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon8km/h
Mon. 23, Feb.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon5°/-2°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon10km/h
Tue. 24, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon6°/-2°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon7km/h
Wed. 25, Feb.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon4°/1°
Humidity Icon97%
Wind Icon12km/h
Thu. 26, Feb.
light snow showersLight snow showers
Temperature Icon3°/-4°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 27, Feb.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon5°/-4°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 28, Feb.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon9°/-3°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon13km/h
Sun. 1, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon1°/-7°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon10km/h
Mon. 2, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon1°/-7°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon10km/h
Tue. 3, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon2°/-6°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon10km/h
Wed. 4, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon2°/-6°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon9km/h
Thu. 5, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon3°/-6°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon10km/h
Fri. 6, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon3°/-7°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon9km/h
Sat. 7, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon3°/-6°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon10km/h
Sun. 8, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon2°/-6°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon10km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon2°/-7°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon10km/h
Tue. 10, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon2°/-5°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon10km/h
Wed. 11, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon3°/-5°
Humidity Icon86%
Wind Icon11km/h
Thu. 12, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon5°/-5°
Humidity Icon88%
Wind Icon9km/h
Fri. 13, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon5°/-4°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 14, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon4°/-4°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon12km/h
Sun. 15, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon5°/-3°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon10km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon6°/-4°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon11km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon5°/-5°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon10km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSat. 28, Feb.

8.5°C

Low will be onThu. 19, Feb.

-18.3°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 25, Feb.

97%

Low will be onSun. 15, Feb.

67%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onThu. 26, Feb.

15.5km/h

Low will be onSat. 21, Feb.

4.3km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 17, Feb.

9.5mm

Low will be onWed. 18, Feb.

0.08mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSat. 28, Feb.

2

Low will be onFri. 20, Feb.

1

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