Hell Gate, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Missoula County, Montana

Hell Gate is a historical community (former settlement) in Missoula County, Montana. It is 2.1 miles S of Orchard Homes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59801.

Hell Gate at a glance

State
Montana
County
Missoula County
ZIP code
59801
Nearest town
Orchard Homes (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
46.8833, -114.0861

Weather in Hell Gate now

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Hell Gate weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hell Gate

What is the weather usually like in Hell Gate?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°32°52°71°90°32°18°Jan37°21°Feb48°27°Mar56°32°Apr66°40°May73°46°Jun85°51°Jul84°50°Aug73°42°Sep56°32°Oct40°25°Nov31°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan0.9"Feb0.9"Mar1.4"Apr1.8"May2.1"Jun0.9"Jul0.8"Aug1.0"Sep1.2"Oct1.2"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MISSOULA INTL AP, MT US (USW00024153), adjusted for the elevation of Hell Gate.

Hell Gate weather month by month

January
32° 18°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.9 in of snow
February
37° 21°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.5 in of snow
March
48° 27°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
April
56° 32°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
May
66° 40°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
June
73° 46°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
85° 51°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
84° 50°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
73° 42°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
56° 32°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
November
40° 25°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.4 in of snow
December
31° 18°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Hell Gate through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:15 AM5:16 PM9 h 1 min
February7:38 AM6:02 PM10 h 24 min
March7:46 AM7:43 PM11 h 56 min
April6:46 AM8:26 PM13 h 40 min
May5:59 AM9:06 PM15 h 7 min
June5:39 AM9:34 PM15 h 55 min
July5:55 AM9:29 PM15 h 33 min
August6:32 AM8:48 PM14 h 15 min
September7:13 AM7:49 PM12 h 36 min
October7:53 AM6:50 PM10 h 57 min
November7:38 AM5:03 PM9 h 25 min
December8:13 AM4:49 PM8 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Hell Gate?

Hell Gate has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 14.1 inches (359 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Hell Gate 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 Hell Gate

The closest live webcam is Missoula › South, 11.1 miles N of Hell Gate.

Missoula › Southunknown · 11.1 mi NOn Windy
Arlee: Montanaunknown · 19.5 mi NOn Windy
Lincoln › South-west: Main StreetLincoln · 66.5 mi EOn Windy
Lincoln › South-east: Main StreetLincoln · 66.5 mi EOn Windy
Anaconda › SouthAnaconda · 77.2 mi SEOn Windy
Elk City Census Designated Place: Elk Cityunknown · 97.4 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hell Gate.

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Questions about Hell Gate

Where is Hell Gate, MT?

Hell Gate is a historical community (former settlement) in Missoula County, Montana, 2.1 miles S of Orchard Homes.

What county is Hell Gate in?

Hell Gate is in Missoula County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Hell Gate, MT?

The ZIP code for Hell Gate is 59801.

What is the nearest town to Hell Gate?

Orchard Homes, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Hell Gate?

Yes. The closest is Missoula › South, 11.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Hell Gate?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Hell Gate?

December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Hell Gate?

About 14.1 inches (359 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Hell Gate?

Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Hell Gate?

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

What climate does Hell Gate have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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