Gateway, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, Montana

Gateway is a historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, Montana. It is 3.3 miles SW of West Kootenai, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59930.

Gateway at a glance

State
Montana
County
Lincoln County
ZIP code
59930
Nearest town
West Kootenai (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
48.9992, -115.1722

Weather in Gateway now

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Gateway weather by the hour

Gateway weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gateway.

This week in Gateway

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gateway

What is the weather usually like in Gateway?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°34°53°73°92°32°19°Jan39°21°Feb49°28°Mar60°34°Apr70°42°May77°49°Jun87°53°Jul86°51°Aug75°44°Sep57°35°Oct41°27°Nov31°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan0.7"Feb0.9"Mar1.0"Apr1.8"May2.5"Jun1.1"Jul1.1"Aug1.3"Sep1.2"Oct1.2"Nov1.2"Dec

Best time to visit Gateway: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EUREKA RS, MT US (USC00242827), adjusted for the elevation of Gateway.

Gateway weather month by month

January
32° 19°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.5 in of snow
February
39° 21°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
March
49° 28°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
April
60° 34°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
May
70° 42°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
77° 49°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
87° 53°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
86° 51°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
75° 44°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
57° 35°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
November
41° 27°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
December
31° 21°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gateway through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:27 AM5:13 PM8 h 46 min
February7:46 AM6:02 PM10 h 16 min
March7:51 AM7:47 PM11 h 56 min
April6:46 AM8:34 PM13 h 47 min
May5:55 AM9:18 PM15 h 22 min
June5:33 AM9:48 PM16 h 14 min
July5:51 AM9:42 PM15 h 50 min
August6:32 AM8:58 PM14 h 26 min
September7:16 AM7:55 PM12 h 39 min
October8:00 AM6:52 PM10 h 52 min
November7:48 AM5:01 PM9 h 12 min
December8:26 AM4:45 PM8 h 19 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Gateway?

Gateway has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 15.0 inches (381 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Gateway 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 Gateway

The closest live webcam is Moyie Springs: Boundary County Airport - Idaho, United States, 54.2 miles W of Gateway.

Moyie Springs: Boundary County Airport - Idaho, United StatesMoyie Springs · 54.2 mi WOn Windy
Columbia Falls › North-west: Whitefish LakeColumbia Falls · 54.9 mi SEOn Windy
Whitefish › North-east: Depot ParkWhitefish · 55.6 mi SEOn Windy
Apgar › North-east: Lake McDonaldApgar · 61.6 mi SEOn Windy
West Glacier › EastWest Glacier · 62.8 mi SEOn Windy
Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse Dam Roadunknown · 66.5 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gateway.

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Questions about Gateway

Where is Gateway, MT?

Gateway is a historical community (former settlement) in Lincoln County, Montana, 3.3 miles SW of West Kootenai.

What county is Gateway in?

Gateway is in Lincoln County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Gateway, MT?

The ZIP code for Gateway is 59930.

What is the nearest town to Gateway?

West Kootenai, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gateway?

Yes. The closest is Moyie Springs: Boundary County Airport - Idaho, United States, 54.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gateway?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Gateway?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Gateway?

About 15.0 inches (381 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Gateway?

Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gateway?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gateway have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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