Iron, MT
Unincorporated community in Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Iron is a small unincorporated community in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. It is 1.8 miles S of Helena Valley West Central, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59636.
Iron at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Lewis and Clark County
- ZIP code
- 59636
- Nearest town
- Helena Valley West Central (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 46.6867, -112.0597
Weather in Iron now
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Iron weather by the hour
Iron weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Iron.
This week in Iron
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Iron
What is the weather usually like in Iron?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 11.4 inprecipitation per year · 290 mm
- 37.2 insnowfall per year · 94 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Iron: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HELENA RGNL AP, MT US (USW00024144), adjusted for the elevation of Iron.
Iron weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Iron through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 2 min |
| February | 7:29 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 9:20 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:42 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:29 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 8:04 AM | 4:42 PM | 8 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Iron?
Iron has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 11.4 inches (290 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Iron 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
The closest live webcam is Lincoln › South-west: Main Street, 34.7 miles NW of Iron.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Iron.
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Questions about Iron
Where is Iron, MT?
Iron is an unincorporated community in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, 1.8 miles S of Helena Valley West Central.
What county is Iron in?
Iron is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Iron, MT?
The ZIP code for Iron is 59636.
What is the nearest town to Iron?
Helena Valley West Central, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Iron?
Yes. The closest is Lincoln › South-west: Main Street, 34.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Iron?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Iron?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Iron?
About 11.4 inches (290 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Iron?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Iron?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Iron have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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