Iron Rod, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Madison County, Montana

Iron Rod is a historical community (former settlement) in Madison County, Montana. It is 3.2 miles N of Silver Star, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59751.

Iron Rod at a glance

State
Montana
County
Madison County
ZIP code
59751
Nearest town
Silver Star (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.6436, -112.3083

Weather in Iron Rod now

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Iron Rod weather by the hour

Iron Rod weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Iron Rod

What is the weather usually like in Iron Rod?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°28°49°69°90°35°13°Jan40°15°Feb49°22°Mar57°28°Apr66°36°May75°43°Jun85°46°Jul83°43°Aug74°37°Sep59°28°Oct44°19°Nov35°12°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.2"Jan0.2"Feb0.4"Mar0.9"Apr1.7"May2.2"Jun0.9"Jul0.8"Aug0.9"Sep0.7"Oct0.3"Nov0.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TWIN BRIDGES, MT US (USC00248430), adjusted for the elevation of Iron Rod.

Iron Rod weather month by month

January
35° 13°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
40° 15°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
49° 22°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
57° 28°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
66° 36°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
75° 43°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
85° 46°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
83° 43°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
74° 37°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
59° 28°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
44° 19°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
35° 12°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Iron Rod through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:03 AM5:13 PM9 h 9 min
February7:28 AM5:57 PM10 h 28 min
March7:39 AM7:36 PM11 h 57 min
April6:41 AM8:17 PM13 h 36 min
May5:55 AM8:55 PM14 h 59 min
June5:37 AM9:22 PM15 h 44 min
July5:53 AM9:17 PM15 h 24 min
August6:28 AM8:38 PM14 h 10 min
September7:06 AM7:42 PM12 h 35 min
October7:44 AM6:45 PM11 h 0 min
November7:27 AM5:00 PM9 h 32 min
December8:01 AM4:47 PM8 h 46 min

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

What is the weather like in Iron Rod?

Iron Rod has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 9.4 inches (240 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Iron Rod 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 Iron Rod

The closest live webcam is Butte › South-east, 27.1 miles NW of Iron Rod.

Butte › South-eastButte · 27.1 mi NWOn Windy
Anaconda › SouthAnaconda · 43.8 mi NWOn Windy
Big Sky › South-west: Moonlight Basinunknown · 49.0 mi SEOn Windy
Big Sky › West: Lone Peak Driveunknown · 49.4 mi SEOn Windy
Big Sky › South-west: Cascade Ridgeunknown · 50.0 mi SEOn Windy
Big Sky › West: Everett's 8800unknown · 51.2 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Iron Rod.

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Questions about Iron Rod

Where is Iron Rod, MT?

Iron Rod is a historical community (former settlement) in Madison County, Montana, 3.2 miles N of Silver Star.

What county is Iron Rod in?

Iron Rod is in Madison County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Iron Rod, MT?

The ZIP code for Iron Rod is 59751.

What is the nearest town to Iron Rod?

Silver Star, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Iron Rod?

Yes. The closest is Butte › South-east, 27.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Iron Rod?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Iron Rod?

December, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Iron Rod?

About 9.4 inches (240 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Iron Rod?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Iron Rod?

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

What climate does Iron Rod have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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