Climate in Laurel
Laurel's climate follows Montana's south-central four-season pattern, with a real, disclosed Yellowstone River flood exposure this record discloses using this project's regional research context.
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Learn moreA genuine four-season, hot-summer/cold-winter climate
Laurel experiences short, hot, dry summers and freezing, snowy, windy winters, with temperatures typically ranging from 20°F to 89°F over the course of the year (base record).
Real, documented Yellowstone River flood exposure
Laurel sits directly along the Yellowstone River, and this pass's research found regional spring precipitation has increased a real, disclosed 17% (April) and 23% (May) since 1950, increasing rain-on-snow flood risk (base record).
Montana's statewide wildfire and earthquake risk applies
Laurel carries Montana's statewide wildfire risk profile and sits within Montana's broader earthquake-risk profile as the 4th most seismically active US state, detailed fully in this project's Montana state record (base record).
Confirm current, address-specific flood-zone data directly
Given Laurel's Yellowstone River location, confirm current FEMA flood-zone data directly via the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for any specific target address.
Key takeaways
- Laurel's climate runs a genuine four-season pattern with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
- Real, documented regional flood risk applies given Laurel's direct Yellowstone River location.
- Montana's statewide wildfire and earthquake risk profile applies in Laurel.
- Confirm current, address-specific FEMA flood-zone data directly.
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