Knife River, MT
Unincorporated community in Richland County, Montana
Knife River is a small unincorporated community in Richland County, Montana. It is 0.1 miles NE of Savage, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59262.
Knife River at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Richland County
- ZIP code
- 59262
- Nearest town
- Savage (0.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.4528, -104.3428
Weather in Knife River now
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Knife River weather by the hour
Knife River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Knife River.
This week in Knife River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Knife River
What is the weather usually like in Knife River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 15.3 inprecipitation per year · 388 mm
- 29.6 insnowfall per year · 75 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Knife River: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAVAGE, MT US (USC00247382), adjusted for the elevation of Knife River.
Knife River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Knife River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 4:35 PM | 8 h 57 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 8:29 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| June | 4:57 AM | 8:58 PM | 16 h 0 min |
| July | 5:14 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:08 PM | 8 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Knife River?
Knife River has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 15.3 inches (388 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Knife River is May–June and August–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 Knife River
The closest live webcam is Grassy Butte, 51.2 miles E of Knife River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Knife River.
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Questions about Knife River
Where is Knife River, MT?
Knife River is an unincorporated community in Richland County, Montana, 0.1 miles NE of Savage.
What county is Knife River in?
Knife River is in Richland County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Knife River, MT?
The ZIP code for Knife River is 59262.
What is the nearest town to Knife River?
Savage, 0.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Knife River?
Yes. The closest is Grassy Butte, 51.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Knife River?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Knife River?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Knife River?
About 15.3 inches (388 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Knife River?
Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Knife River?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Knife River have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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