Little Bitterroot Lake, Montana
Reservoir Montana montane lake within Bitterroot National Forest
A backcountry lake in Montana’s wilderness, reached by forest roads and trails. Anglers, canoeists and hikers use the area for fishing, camping and quiet outdoor days.
Little Bitterroot Lake is a small freshwater lake in the state of Montana in the United States. It is located in a largely forested and mountainous part of northwestern Montana.
The lake is primarily of local interest for outdoor recreation such as fishing and access to surrounding trails rather than as a major tourist destination. Facilities and services, if present, are typical of remote lakes in Montana and tend to be limited.
As a natural lake it has been shaped by regional glacial and watershed processes; it is part of Montana’s broader inland lake and river system.
Geographically the lake sits in northwestern Montana; the coordinates place it in a rural, forested landscape characteristic of that region of the state.
Best Time to Visit Little Bitterroot Lake, Montana #
Best visited in summer (June-September) for warm weather, lake access and outdoor activities; winter brings heavy cold and limited access.
Weather & Climate near Little Bitterroot Lake, Montana #
Little Bitterroot Lake, Montana's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (552 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain.
