Helena, MT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Helena, a city in Lewis And Clark County, Montana.
Today
48°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Helena
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 48°F | Sunny | 2 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 25°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday | 48°F | Partly Sunny | 1 to 6 mph WSW | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 28°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph SW | 1% |
| Friday | 51°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 33°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 12 mph SSW | 0% |
| Saturday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph SSE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 8 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 7 mph SSW | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 8 mph SW | 4% |
| Monday | 53°F | Partly Sunny | 2 mph SSE | 1% |
| Monday Night | 32°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 mph SSW | 1% |
| Tuesday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Helena (46.595, -112.019). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Helena
Last spring frost
May 9
First fall frost
Sep 30
Growing season
142 days
More local growing data for Helena: nearby ZIP 59625 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Montana frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Helena Rgnl Ap, Mt (3.6 mi from Helena). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.