McDonald, MT
Unincorporated community in Sanders County, Montana
McDonald is a small unincorporated community in Sanders County, Montana. It is 4.7 miles E of Sčilíp, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59831.
McDonald at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Sanders County
- ZIP code
- 59831
- Nearest town
- Sčilíp (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.3233, -114.4611
Weather in McDonald now
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McDonald weather by the hour
McDonald weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McDonald.
This week in McDonald
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McDonald
What is the weather usually like in McDonald?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 16.7 inprecipitation per year · 425 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McDonald: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAINT IGNATIUS, MT US (USC00247286), adjusted for the elevation of McDonald.
McDonald weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McDonald through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:18 AM | 5:16 PM | 8 h 58 min |
| February | 7:40 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 9:38 PM | 15 h 59 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 9:32 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:55 AM | 6:51 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:40 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 8:16 AM | 4:49 PM | 8 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in McDonald?
McDonald has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).
It gets about 16.7 inches (425 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit McDonald 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 McDonald
The closest live webcam is Arlee: Montana, 22.3 miles SE of McDonald.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from McDonald.
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Questions about McDonald
Where is McDonald, MT?
McDonald is an unincorporated community in Sanders County, Montana, 4.7 miles E of Sčilíp.
What county is McDonald in?
McDonald is in Sanders County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of McDonald, MT?
The ZIP code for McDonald is 59831.
What is the nearest town to McDonald?
Sčilíp, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near McDonald?
Yes. The closest is Arlee: Montana, 22.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McDonald?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in McDonald?
February, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in McDonald?
About 16.7 inches (425 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in McDonald?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit McDonald?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McDonald have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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