Fort Benton, MT weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fort Benton.
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What is the weather usually like in Fort Benton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 13.2 inprecipitation per year · 336 mm
- 38.2 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fort Benton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT BENTON, MT US (USC00243113), adjusted for the elevation of Fort Benton.
Fort Benton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Benton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:04 AM | 4:59 PM | 8 h 54 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 9:25 PM | 16 h 3 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:35 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:27 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| December | 8:03 AM | 4:32 PM | 8 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Fort Benton?
Fort Benton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 13.2 inches (336 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Fort Benton is June to September. At 2,621 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Fort Benton
What is the hottest month in Fort Benton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Fort Benton?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Fort Benton?
About 13.2 inches (336 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Fort Benton?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fort Benton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fort Benton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Fort Benton in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fort Benton?
Around 7:27 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fort Benton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fort Benton.
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