Box Elder, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Cascade County, Montana
Box Elder is a historical community (former settlement) in Cascade County, Montana. It is 4.3 miles SW of Tracy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59414.
Box Elder at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Cascade County
- ZIP code
- 59414
- Nearest town
- Tracy (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.4583, -111.0889
Weather in Box Elder now
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Box Elder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Box Elder.
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What is the weather usually like in Box Elder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 15.4 inprecipitation per year · 392 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Box Elder: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREAT FALLS 16ST, MT US (USC00243749), adjusted for the elevation of Box Elder.
Box Elder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Box Elder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:05 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 57 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 9:25 PM | 16 h 0 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:38 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:27 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| December | 8:03 AM | 4:35 PM | 8 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Box Elder?
Box Elder has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 15.4 inches (392 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Box Elder 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 Box Elder
The closest live webcam is Great Falls, 10.0 miles W of Box Elder.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Box Elder.
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Questions about Box Elder
Where is Box Elder, MT?
Box Elder is a historical community (former settlement) in Cascade County, Montana, 4.3 miles SW of Tracy.
What county is Box Elder in?
Box Elder is in Cascade County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Box Elder, MT?
The ZIP code for Box Elder is 59414.
What is the nearest town to Box Elder?
Tracy, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Box Elder?
Yes. The closest is Great Falls, 10.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Box Elder?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Box Elder?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Box Elder?
About 15.4 inches (392 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Box Elder?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Box Elder?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Box Elder have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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