Cactus Flat, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Valley County, Montana

Cactus Flat is a historical community (former settlement) in Valley County, Montana. It is 2.2 miles SW of Fort Peck, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59223.

Cactus Flat at a glance

State
Montana
County
Valley County
ZIP code
59223
Nearest town
Fort Peck (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
48.0264, -106.4178

Weather in Cactus Flat now

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Cactus Flat weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cactus Flat.

This week in Cactus Flat

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cactus Flat

What is the weather usually like in Cactus Flat?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

3°26°49°71°94°28°8°Jan33°12°Feb46°22°Mar60°34°Apr71°44°May80°53°Jun89°58°Jul88°57°Aug77°48°Sep61°37°Oct44°24°Nov32°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.3"Feb0.4"Mar0.9"Apr2.5"May2.7"Jun2.4"Jul1.4"Aug1.1"Sep0.9"Oct0.4"Nov0.4"Dec

Best time to visit Cactus Flat: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT PECK PWR PLT, MT US (USC00243176), adjusted for the elevation of Cactus Flat.

Cactus Flat weather month by month

January
28° 8°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
33° 12°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
46° 22°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
60° 34°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
71° 44°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
80° 53°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 58°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
88° 57°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
77° 48°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
61° 37°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
44° 24°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
32° 13°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Cactus Flat through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM4:41 PM8 h 53 min
February7:09 AM5:29 PM10 h 20 min
March7:16 AM7:12 PM11 h 56 min
April6:13 AM7:57 PM13 h 43 min
May5:24 AM8:39 PM15 h 15 min
June5:03 AM9:09 PM16 h 5 min
July5:20 AM9:03 PM15 h 42 min
August5:59 AM8:20 PM14 h 21 min
September6:41 AM7:19 PM12 h 38 min
October7:23 AM6:18 PM10 h 54 min
November7:10 AM4:29 PM9 h 18 min
December7:47 AM4:14 PM8 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Cactus Flat?

Cactus Flat has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-14°C).

It gets about 13.6 inches (345 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Cactus Flat is May–June and August–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 Cactus Flat

The closest live webcam is Grassy Butte, 153.2 miles E of Cactus Flat.

Grassy ButteGrassy Butte · 153.2 mi EOn Windy
Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature TrailMedora · 161.7 mi SEOn Windy
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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cactus Flat.

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Questions about Cactus Flat

Where is Cactus Flat, MT?

Cactus Flat is a historical community (former settlement) in Valley County, Montana, 2.2 miles SW of Fort Peck.

What county is Cactus Flat in?

Cactus Flat is in Valley County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Cactus Flat, MT?

The ZIP code for Cactus Flat is 59223.

What is the nearest town to Cactus Flat?

Fort Peck, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cactus Flat?

Yes. The closest is Grassy Butte, 153.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cactus Flat?

July, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Cactus Flat?

January, with an average low of 8°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Cactus Flat?

About 13.6 inches (345 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Cactus Flat?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Cactus Flat?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cactus Flat have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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