Bison, MT
Unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana
Bison is a small unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana. It is 4.5 miles NE of East Glacier Park Village, the nearest town.
Bison at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Glacier County
- Nearest town
- East Glacier Park Village (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 48.3872, -113.2653
Weather in Bison now
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Bison weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bison.
This week in Bison
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bison
What is the weather usually like in Bison?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 74°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 30.4 inprecipitation per year · 773 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bison: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station E GLACIER, MT US (USC00242629), adjusted for the elevation of Bison.
Bison weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bison through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:17 AM | 5:07 PM | 8 h 50 min |
| February | 7:37 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 9:38 PM | 16 h 9 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 9:31 PM | 15 h 45 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 6:45 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:39 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| December | 8:16 AM | 4:40 PM | 8 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Bison?
Bison has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 30.4 inches (773 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Bison is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Bison
The closest live webcam is Flathead › North, 17.2 miles W of Bison.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bison.
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Questions about Bison
Where is Bison, MT?
Bison is an unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana, 4.5 miles NE of East Glacier Park Village.
What county is Bison in?
Bison is in Glacier County, Montana.
What is the nearest town to Bison?
East Glacier Park Village, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bison?
Yes. The closest is Flathead › North, 17.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bison?
August, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Bison?
February, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Bison?
About 30.4 inches (773 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Bison?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bison?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bison have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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