Box Elder, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Phillips County, Montana
Box Elder is a historical community (former settlement) in Phillips County, Montana. It is 32.3 miles N of East Malta Colony, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59538.
Box Elder at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Phillips County
- ZIP code
- 59538
- Nearest town
- East Malta Colony (32.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.8856, -107.6833
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 · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 13.0 inprecipitation per year · 329 mm
- 32.2 insnowfall per year · 82 cm
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 MALTA 35 S, MT US (USC00245340), 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 | 7:53 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 54 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 9:13 PM | 16 h 4 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| December | 7:51 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 28 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 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 13.0 inches (329 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
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 Laurel › North, 153.1 miles S of Box Elder.
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Questions about Box Elder
Where is Box Elder, MT?
Box Elder is a historical community (former settlement) in Phillips County, Montana, 32.3 miles N of East Malta Colony.
What county is Box Elder in?
Box Elder is in Phillips County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Box Elder, MT?
The ZIP code for Box Elder is 59538.
What is the nearest town to Box Elder?
East Malta Colony, 32.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Box Elder?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 153.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Box Elder?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Box Elder?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Box Elder?
About 13.0 inches (329 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Box Elder?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
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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