Gopher, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Rosebud County, Montana
Gopher is a historical community (former settlement) in Rosebud County, Montana. It is 16.3 miles NW of Birney, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59062.
Gopher at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Rosebud County
- ZIP code
- 59062
- Nearest town
- Birney (16.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 45.2233, -106.3000
Weather in Gopher now
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Gopher weather by the hour
Gopher weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gopher.
This week in Gopher
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gopher
What is the weather usually like in Gopher?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 15.9 inprecipitation per year · 404 mm
- 29.1 insnowfall per year · 74 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gopher: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SONNETTE 7 SW, MT US (USC00247740), adjusted for the elevation of Gopher.
Gopher weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gopher through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Gopher?
Gopher 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 (-13°C).
It gets about 15.9 inches (404 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gopher 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 Gopher
The closest live webcam is Burgess Junction › South: I 90 South Sheridan - South, 44.8 miles SW of Gopher.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gopher.
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Questions about Gopher
Where is Gopher, MT?
Gopher is a historical community (former settlement) in Rosebud County, Montana, 16.3 miles NW of Birney.
What county is Gopher in?
Gopher is in Rosebud County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Gopher, MT?
The ZIP code for Gopher is 59062.
What is the nearest town to Gopher?
Birney, 16.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gopher?
Yes. The closest is Burgess Junction › South: I 90 South Sheridan - South, 44.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gopher?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Gopher?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Gopher?
About 15.9 inches (404 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Gopher?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gopher?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gopher have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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