Comet, MT

Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Montana

Comet is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Montana. It is 5.7 miles SE of Boulder, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59638.

Comet at a glance

State
Montana
County
Jefferson County
ZIP code
59638
Nearest town
Boulder (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
46.3108, -112.1692

Weather in Comet now

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Comet weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Comet

What is the weather usually like in Comet?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°47°68°88°35°12°Jan38°14°Feb47°21°Mar55°27°Apr64°35°May72°42°Jun83°48°Jul82°46°Aug72°38°Sep57°28°Oct42°19°Nov34°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.2"Feb0.4"Mar0.8"Apr1.9"May2.3"Jun1.4"Jul1.1"Aug1.1"Sep0.6"Oct0.5"Nov0.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOULDER, MT US (USC00241008), adjusted for the elevation of Comet.

Comet weather month by month

January
35° 12°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
38° 14°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
47° 21°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
55° 27°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
64° 35°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
72° 42°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
83° 48°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
82° 46°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
72° 38°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
57° 28°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
42° 19°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
34° 11°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Comet through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:05 AM5:10 PM9 h 5 min
February7:29 AM5:55 PM10 h 26 min
March7:39 AM7:35 PM11 h 56 min
April6:39 AM8:17 PM13 h 38 min
May5:53 AM8:56 PM15 h 3 min
June5:34 AM9:24 PM15 h 50 min
July5:50 AM9:19 PM15 h 29 min
August6:26 AM8:39 PM14 h 13 min
September7:05 AM7:41 PM12 h 36 min
October7:44 AM6:43 PM10 h 58 min
November7:28 AM4:57 PM9 h 28 min
December8:03 AM4:44 PM8 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Comet?

Comet has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).

It gets about 10.8 inches (274 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Comet 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 Comet

The closest live webcam is Butte › South-east, 27.8 miles SW of Comet.

Butte › South-eastButte · 27.8 mi SWOn Windy
Anaconda › SouthAnaconda · 35.3 mi WOn Windy
Townsend › West: Elkhorn MountainsTownsend · 36.6 mi EOn Windy
Lincoln › South-west: Main StreetLincoln · 50.7 mi NWOn Windy
Lincoln › South-east: Main StreetLincoln · 50.7 mi NWOn Windy
Belgrade › North: Airport RoadBelgrade · 61.1 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Comet.

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Questions about Comet

Where is Comet, MT?

Comet is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Montana, 5.7 miles SE of Boulder.

What county is Comet in?

Comet is in Jefferson County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Comet, MT?

The ZIP code for Comet is 59638.

What is the nearest town to Comet?

Boulder, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Comet?

Yes. The closest is Butte › South-east, 27.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Comet?

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

What is the coldest month in Comet?

December, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Comet?

About 10.8 inches (274 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Comet?

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

When is the best time to visit Comet?

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

What climate does Comet have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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