Junction, MT

Unincorporated community in Madison County, Montana

Junction is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Montana. It is 3.5 miles SE of Virginia City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59755.

Junction at a glance

State
Montana
County
Madison County
ZIP code
59755
Nearest town
Virginia City (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.3236, -111.9964

Weather in Junction now

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Junction weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Junction

What is the weather usually like in Junction?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°29°49°68°88°37°15°Jan39°15°Feb47°22°Mar54°29°Apr64°37°May73°43°Jun83°50°Jul81°49°Aug71°41°Sep58°31°Oct44°21°Nov35°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.6"Feb0.9"Mar1.8"Apr2.4"May2.7"Jun1.3"Jul1.1"Aug1.2"Sep1.4"Oct0.8"Nov0.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VIRGINIA CITY, MT US (USC00248597), adjusted for the elevation of Junction.

Junction weather month by month

January
37° 15°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 11.2 in of snow
February
39° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.0 in of snow
March
47° 22°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.6 in of snow
April
54° 29°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 10.7 in of snow
May
64° 37°F
2.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
June
73° 43°F
2.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
July
83° 50°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
81° 49°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
71° 41°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
October
58° 31°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
November
44° 21°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
December
35° 14°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 12.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Junction through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:01 AM5:13 PM9 h 11 min
February7:27 AM5:56 PM10 h 29 min
March7:38 AM7:35 PM11 h 57 min
April6:40 AM8:15 PM13 h 34 min
May5:55 AM8:53 PM14 h 57 min
June5:37 AM9:19 PM15 h 42 min
July5:53 AM9:14 PM15 h 21 min
August6:27 AM8:36 PM14 h 8 min
September7:05 AM7:40 PM12 h 35 min
October7:43 AM6:44 PM11 h 1 min
November7:25 AM4:59 PM9 h 34 min
December7:58 AM4:47 PM8 h 48 min

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

What is the weather like in Junction?

Junction has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 15.7 inches (398 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 65 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Junction 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 Junction

The closest live webcam is Big Sky › West: Lone Peak Drive, 27.6 miles E of Junction.

Big Sky › West: Lone Peak Driveunknown · 27.6 mi EOn Windy
Big Sky › South-west: Moonlight Basinunknown · 28.1 mi EOn Windy
Big Sky › South-west: Cascade Ridgeunknown · 28.8 mi EOn Windy
Big Sky › West: Everett's 8800unknown · 29.4 mi EOn Windy
Big Sky › North-west: Spanish Peaks Mountain Clubunknown · 30.0 mi EOn Windy
Big Sky: Lone Mountain TrailBig Sky · 30.4 mi EOn Windy
Big Sky: Lone Mountain TrailBig Sky · 30.5 mi EOn Windy
Big Sky: Big Sky RoadBig Sky · 30.5 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Junction

Where is Junction, MT?

Junction is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Montana, 3.5 miles SE of Virginia City.

What county is Junction in?

Junction is in Madison County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Junction, MT?

The ZIP code for Junction is 59755.

What is the nearest town to Junction?

Virginia City, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Junction?

Yes. The closest is Big Sky › West: Lone Peak Drive, 27.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Junction?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Junction?

December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Junction?

About 15.7 inches (398 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Junction?

Yes, about 65 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Junction?

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

What climate does Junction have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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