Chester, MT weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Chester weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Chester

What is the weather usually like in Chester?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-2°21°43°66°88°29°3°Jan33°6°Feb44°17°Mar56°28°Apr66°38°May73°46°Jun83°52°Jul82°50°Aug71°40°Sep57°27°Oct41°15°Nov32°6°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.4"Feb0.6"Mar1.1"Apr1.7"May2.8"Jun1.2"Jul1.1"Aug1.0"Sep0.7"Oct0.6"Nov0.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHESTER, MT US (USC00241692), adjusted for the elevation of Chester.

Chester weather month by month

January
29° 3°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.3 in of snow
February
33° 6°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
March
44° 17°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
April
56° 28°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
May
66° 38°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
June
73° 46°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
July
83° 52°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
82° 50°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
71° 40°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
October
57° 27°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
November
41° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow
December
32° 6°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Chester through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:08 AM4:58 PM8 h 49 min
February7:28 AM5:47 PM10 h 18 min
March7:34 AM7:30 PM11 h 56 min
April6:31 AM8:16 PM13 h 45 min
May5:40 AM8:59 PM15 h 18 min
June5:19 AM9:29 PM16 h 10 min
July5:36 AM9:23 PM15 h 46 min
August6:16 AM8:40 PM14 h 23 min
September6:59 AM7:38 PM12 h 38 min
October7:42 AM6:36 PM10 h 53 min
November7:30 AM4:46 PM9 h 15 min
December8:07 AM4:30 PM8 h 23 min

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

What is the weather like in Chester?

Chester has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).

It gets about 12.3 inches (312 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Chester is June to September. At 3,133 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Chester

What is the hottest month in Chester?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Chester?

January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Chester?

About 12.3 inches (312 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Chester?

Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Chester?

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

What climate does Chester have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

What is the weather like in Chester in November?

Highs average 41°F and lows 15°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Chester?

Around 7:30 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Chester weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Chester.

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