Elgin, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Carter County, Montana
Elgin is a historical community (former settlement) in Carter County, Montana. It is 11.3 miles NW of Ekalaka, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59324.
Elgin at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Carter County
- ZIP code
- 59324
- Nearest town
- Ekalaka (11.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 45.7522, -104.4231
Weather in Elgin now
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Elgin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elgin.
This week in Elgin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elgin
What is the weather usually like in Elgin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 18.1 inprecipitation per year · 460 mm
- 48.4 insnowfall per year · 123 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elgin: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EKALAKA, MT US (USC00242689), adjusted for the elevation of Elgin.
Elgin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elgin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 8 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| June | 5:05 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 45 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:15 PM | 8 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Elgin?
Elgin has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 18.1 inches (460 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elgin 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 Elgin
The closest live webcam is Marmarth, 43.9 miles NE of Elgin.
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Questions about Elgin
Where is Elgin, MT?
Elgin is a historical community (former settlement) in Carter County, Montana, 11.3 miles NW of Ekalaka.
What county is Elgin in?
Elgin is in Carter County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Elgin, MT?
The ZIP code for Elgin is 59324.
What is the nearest town to Elgin?
Ekalaka, 11.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elgin?
Yes. The closest is Marmarth, 43.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elgin?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Elgin?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Elgin?
About 18.1 inches (460 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Elgin?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elgin?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elgin have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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