About Little Bitterroot Lake, Montana
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -10° - -2° | -11° | 62 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -9° - 2° | -8° | 45 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -6° - 6° | -3° | 39 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -2° - 12° | 2° | 38 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 2° - 17° | 8° | 53 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 6° - 21° | 13° | 60 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 8° - 26° | 17° | 33 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 27° | 17° | 36 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 3° - 21° | 12° | 36 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -1° - 13° | 4° | 32 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -5° - 4° | -4° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -9° - -1° | -9° | 62 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
