Capitol, MT
Unincorporated community in Carter County, Montana
Capitol is a small unincorporated community in Carter County, Montana. It is 9.0 miles NE of Camp Crook, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59319.
Capitol at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Carter County
- ZIP code
- 59319
- Nearest town
- Camp Crook (9.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 45.4361, -104.0650
Weather in Capitol now
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Capitol weather by the hour
Capitol weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Capitol.
This week in Capitol
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capitol
What is the weather usually like in Capitol?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 15.8 inprecipitation per year · 401 mm
- 50.5 insnowfall per year · 128 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Capitol: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CAMP CROOK, SD US (USC00391294), adjusted for the elevation of Capitol.
Capitol weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Capitol through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 10 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| May | 5:23 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| June | 5:05 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:15 PM | 8 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Capitol?
Capitol has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 15.8 inches (401 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 50 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Capitol 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 Capitol
The closest live webcam is Colony › South: US 212 - South, 38.2 miles S of Capitol.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Capitol.
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Questions about Capitol
Where is Capitol, MT?
Capitol is an unincorporated community in Carter County, Montana, 9.0 miles NE of Camp Crook.
What county is Capitol in?
Capitol is in Carter County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Capitol, MT?
The ZIP code for Capitol is 59319.
What is the nearest town to Capitol?
Camp Crook, 9.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Capitol?
Yes. The closest is Colony › South: US 212 - South, 38.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Capitol?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Capitol?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Capitol?
About 15.8 inches (401 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Capitol?
Yes, about 50 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Capitol?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Capitol have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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