Etchetah, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Yellowstone County, Montana
Etchetah is a historical community (former settlement) in Yellowstone County, Montana. It is 7.5 miles SW of Custer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59038.
Etchetah at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Yellowstone County
- ZIP code
- 59038
- Nearest town
- Custer (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 46.2036, -107.4403
Weather in Etchetah now
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Etchetah weather by the hour
Etchetah weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Etchetah.
This week in Etchetah
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Etchetah
What is the weather usually like in Etchetah?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 14.9 inprecipitation per year · 379 mm
- 37.1 insnowfall per year · 94 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Etchetah: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HYSHAM, MT US (USC00244358), adjusted for the elevation of Etchetah.
Etchetah weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Etchetah through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 5 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 49 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:26 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Etchetah?
Etchetah has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 14.9 inches (379 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Etchetah is May–June and August–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 Etchetah
The closest live webcam is Laurel › North, 68.0 miles SW of Etchetah.
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Questions about Etchetah
Where is Etchetah, MT?
Etchetah is a historical community (former settlement) in Yellowstone County, Montana, 7.5 miles SW of Custer.
What county is Etchetah in?
Etchetah is in Yellowstone County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Etchetah, MT?
The ZIP code for Etchetah is 59038.
What is the nearest town to Etchetah?
Custer, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Etchetah?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 68.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Etchetah?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Etchetah?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Etchetah?
About 14.9 inches (379 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Etchetah?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Etchetah?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Etchetah have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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