Dovetail, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Petroleum County, Montana
Dovetail is a historical community (former settlement) in Petroleum County, Montana. It is 24.4 miles S of Winnett, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59087.
Dovetail at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Petroleum County
- ZIP code
- 59087
- Nearest town
- Winnett (24.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.3439, -108.2067
Weather in Dovetail now
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Dovetail weather by the hour
Dovetail weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dovetail.
This week in Dovetail
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dovetail
What is the weather usually like in Dovetail?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 14.6 inprecipitation per year · 371 mm
- 33.1 insnowfall per year · 84 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dovetail: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VALENTINE, MT US (USC00248498), adjusted for the elevation of Dovetail.
Dovetail weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dovetail through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 4:51 PM | 8 h 58 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 59 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:26 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| December | 7:51 AM | 4:24 PM | 8 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Dovetail?
Dovetail has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).
It gets about 14.6 inches (371 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dovetail 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 Dovetail
The closest live webcam is Laurel › North, 110.3 miles S of Dovetail.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dovetail.
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Questions about Dovetail
Where is Dovetail, MT?
Dovetail is a historical community (former settlement) in Petroleum County, Montana, 24.4 miles S of Winnett.
What county is Dovetail in?
Dovetail is in Petroleum County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Dovetail, MT?
The ZIP code for Dovetail is 59087.
What is the nearest town to Dovetail?
Winnett, 24.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dovetail?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 110.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dovetail?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Dovetail?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Dovetail?
About 14.6 inches (371 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dovetail?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dovetail?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dovetail have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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