Dryhead, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Big Horn County, Montana
Dryhead is a historical community (former settlement) in Big Horn County, Montana. It is 19.0 miles NE of Fort Smith, the nearest town.
Dryhead at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Big Horn County
- Nearest town
- Fort Smith (19.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 45.1764, -108.2728
Weather in Dryhead now
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Dryhead weather by the hour
Dryhead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dryhead.
This week in Dryhead
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dryhead
What is the weather usually like in Dryhead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 16.7 inprecipitation per year · 423 mm
- 43.9 insnowfall per year · 112 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dryhead: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YELLOWTAIL DAM, MT US (USC00249240), adjusted for the elevation of Dryhead.
Dryhead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dryhead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| June | 5:23 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 40 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:33 PM | 8 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Dryhead?
Dryhead has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 16.7 inches (423 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 44 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dryhead 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 Dryhead
The closest live webcam is Frannie › South: US 310 - Port of Entry - South, 22.3 miles SW of Dryhead.
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Questions about Dryhead
Where is Dryhead, MT?
Dryhead is a historical community (former settlement) in Big Horn County, Montana, 19.0 miles NE of Fort Smith.
What county is Dryhead in?
Dryhead is in Big Horn County, Montana.
What is the nearest town to Dryhead?
Fort Smith, 19.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dryhead?
Yes. The closest is Frannie › South: US 310 - Port of Entry - South, 22.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dryhead?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dryhead?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Dryhead?
About 16.7 inches (423 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dryhead?
Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dryhead?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dryhead have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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