Elso, MT
Unincorporated community in Musselshell County, Montana
Elso is a small unincorporated community in Musselshell County, Montana. It is 6.8 miles NE of Klein, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59046.
Elso at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Musselshell County
- ZIP code
- 59046
- Nearest town
- Klein (6.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 46.3486, -108.6767
Weather in Elso now
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Elso weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elso.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elso
What is the weather usually like in Elso?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 15.1 inprecipitation per year · 384 mm
- 43.0 insnowfall per year · 109 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elso: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROUNDUP 15 SW, MT US (USC00247220), adjusted for the elevation of Elso.
Elso weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elso through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| June | 5:19 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 50 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:29 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:30 PM | 8 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Elso?
Elso has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 15.1 inches (384 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elso 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 Elso
The closest live webcam is Laurel › North, 38.9 miles S of Elso.
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Questions about Elso
Where is Elso, MT?
Elso is an unincorporated community in Musselshell County, Montana, 6.8 miles NE of Klein.
What county is Elso in?
Elso is in Musselshell County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Elso, MT?
The ZIP code for Elso is 59046.
What is the nearest town to Elso?
Klein, 6.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elso?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 38.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elso?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Elso?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Elso?
About 15.1 inches (384 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Elso?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elso?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elso have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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