Bitter Root, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Ravalli County, Montana

Bitter Root is a historical community (former settlement) in Ravalli County, Montana. It is 4.6 miles N of Florence, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59870.

Bitter Root at a glance

State
Montana
County
Ravalli County
ZIP code
59870
Nearest town
Florence (4.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
46.5731, -114.0458

Weather in Bitter Root now

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Bitter Root weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bitter Root.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bitter Root

What is the weather usually like in Bitter Root?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°33°52°71°90°35°19°Jan38°21°Feb50°26°Mar58°32°Apr67°39°May75°45°Jun85°49°Jul84°47°Aug74°40°Sep58°32°Oct42°24°Nov33°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan0.9"Feb0.8"Mar0.9"Apr1.4"May1.6"Jun0.8"Jul0.8"Aug0.8"Sep1.0"Oct1.1"Nov1.1"Dec

Best time to visit Bitter Root: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STEVENSVILLE, MT US (USC00247894), adjusted for the elevation of Bitter Root.

Bitter Root weather month by month

January
35° 19°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
February
38° 21°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
March
50° 26°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
April
58° 32°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
67° 39°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
75° 45°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
85° 49°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
84° 47°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
74° 40°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
58° 32°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
42° 24°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
December
33° 19°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Bitter Root through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:13 AM5:17 PM9 h 3 min
February7:37 AM6:02 PM10 h 25 min
March7:46 AM7:43 PM11 h 56 min
April6:46 AM8:25 PM13 h 39 min
May5:59 AM9:05 PM15 h 5 min
June5:40 AM9:33 PM15 h 52 min
July5:56 AM9:27 PM15 h 31 min
August6:33 AM8:47 PM14 h 14 min
September7:13 AM7:49 PM12 h 36 min
October7:52 AM6:51 PM10 h 58 min
November7:37 AM5:04 PM9 h 27 min
December8:11 AM4:51 PM8 h 39 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Bitter Root?

Bitter Root has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 12.4 inches (316 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Bitter Root 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 Bitter Root

The closest live webcam is Missoula › South, 32.6 miles N of Bitter Root.

Missoula › Southunknown · 32.6 mi NOn Windy
Arlee: Montanaunknown · 40.8 mi NOn Windy
Anaconda › SouthAnaconda · 63.5 mi SEOn Windy
Lincoln › South-west: Main StreetLincoln · 69.8 mi NEOn Windy
Lincoln › South-east: Main StreetLincoln · 69.8 mi NEOn Windy
Elk City Census Designated Place: Elk Cityunknown · 84.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bitter Root.

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Questions about Bitter Root

Where is Bitter Root, MT?

Bitter Root is a historical community (former settlement) in Ravalli County, Montana, 4.6 miles N of Florence.

What county is Bitter Root in?

Bitter Root is in Ravalli County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Bitter Root, MT?

The ZIP code for Bitter Root is 59870.

What is the nearest town to Bitter Root?

Florence, 4.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bitter Root?

Yes. The closest is Missoula › South, 32.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bitter Root?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Bitter Root?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Bitter Root?

About 12.4 inches (316 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Bitter Root?

Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bitter Root?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bitter Root have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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