Devil's Slide (Montana)

How to Get to Devil's Slide (Montana) #

Devil’s Slide is visible from nearby highways in Montana. The usual approach is by car with designated pullouts for photography and short walks. Exact access depends on road conditions and seasonal closures.

Tips for Visiting Devil's Slide (Montana) #

Photograph the exposed, ribbon-like strata from the safety of the designated viewing pullouts.
Avoid the shoulder of the adjacent highway; pullouts are available for safer stops.
Visit in late afternoon light when the bands of rock develop warm tones.

Best Time to Visit Devil's Slide (Montana) #

Late spring to early autumn supplies the most accessible, comfortable conditions for roadside exploration.

Late spring-early autumn

May-September · 5-25°C (41-77°F)

Better hiking conditions and more comfortable weather for roadside stops.

Winter

December-February · -20-0°C (-4-32°F)

Cold and snowy; rock exposures can be dramatic but access may be difficult.

Weather & Climate near Devil's Slide (Montana) #

Climate

Devil's Slide (Montana)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (530 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

25°

Warmest Month

-13°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-13° – -2°

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-12° – 1°

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-9° – 4°

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-5° – 9°

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

0° – 15°

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain.

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

4° – 21°

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

7° – 25°

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

7° – 25°

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

2° – 20°

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

-2° – 13°

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-8° – 4°

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-12° – -2°

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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