Hesper, MT

Unincorporated community in Yellowstone County, Montana

Hesper is a small unincorporated community in Yellowstone County, Montana. It is 5.8 miles SW of Laurel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59106.

Hesper at a glance

State
Montana
County
Yellowstone County
ZIP code
59106
Nearest town
Laurel (5.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.7419, -108.7089

Weather in Hesper now

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Hesper weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hesper

What is the weather usually like in Hesper?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°31°52°73°94°37°15°Jan41°17°Feb51°25°Mar59°34°Apr69°43°May79°51°Jun89°57°Jul87°55°Aug76°46°Sep61°35°Oct47°24°Nov37°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.6"Feb1.0"Mar1.8"Apr2.4"May2.1"Jun1.4"Jul0.8"Aug1.4"Sep1.5"Oct0.6"Nov0.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BILLINGS WFO, MT US (USC00240801), adjusted for the elevation of Hesper.

Hesper weather month by month

January
37° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.2 in of snow
February
41° 17°F
0.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow
March
51° 25°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow
April
59° 34°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
May
69° 43°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
June
79° 51°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
89° 57°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
87° 55°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
76° 46°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
October
61° 35°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
November
47° 24°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow
December
37° 17°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Hesper through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:49 AM4:58 PM9 h 8 min
February7:14 AM5:43 PM10 h 28 min
March7:25 AM7:22 PM11 h 57 min
April6:26 AM8:02 PM13 h 36 min
May5:41 AM8:41 PM14 h 59 min
June5:22 AM9:08 PM15 h 45 min
July5:38 AM9:03 PM15 h 24 min
August6:13 AM8:24 PM14 h 10 min
September6:52 AM7:27 PM12 h 35 min
October7:30 AM6:30 PM11 h 0 min
November7:13 AM4:45 PM9 h 32 min
December7:47 AM4:32 PM8 h 45 min

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

What is the weather like in Hesper?

Hesper has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 14.8 inches (376 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Hesper 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 Hesper

The closest live webcam is Laurel › North, 3.2 miles N of Hesper.

Laurel › NorthLaurel · 3.2 mi NOn Windy
Red Lodge › WestRed Lodge · 48.7 mi SWOn Windy
Frannie › South: US 310 - Port of Entry - SouthFrannie · 53.7 mi SOn Windy
Frannie › North: US 310 - Port of Entry - NorthFrannie · 53.7 mi SOn Windy
Frannie: US 310 - Port of Entry - PortFrannie · 53.7 mi SOn Windy
Frannie: US 310 - Port of Entry - Road SurfaceFrannie · 53.7 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Hesper

Where is Hesper, MT?

Hesper is an unincorporated community in Yellowstone County, Montana, 5.8 miles SW of Laurel.

What county is Hesper in?

Hesper is in Yellowstone County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Hesper, MT?

The ZIP code for Hesper is 59106.

What is the nearest town to Hesper?

Laurel, 5.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Hesper?

Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 3.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Hesper?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Hesper?

January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Hesper?

About 14.8 inches (376 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Hesper?

Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Hesper?

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

What climate does Hesper have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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