McRae, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Rosebud County, Montana
McRae is a historical community (former settlement) in Rosebud County, Montana. It is 23.6 miles E of Colstrip, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59010.
McRae at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Rosebud County
- ZIP code
- 59010
- Nearest town
- Colstrip (23.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 45.8783, -107.1194
Weather in McRae now
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McRae weather by the hour
McRae weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McRae.
This week in McRae
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McRae
What is the weather usually like in McRae?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 14.9 inprecipitation per year · 379 mm
- 47.4 insnowfall per year · 120 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McRae: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HYSHAM 25 SSE, MT US (USC00244364), adjusted for the elevation of McRae.
McRae weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McRae through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 8 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in McRae?
McRae has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 14.9 inches (379 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 47 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McRae 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 McRae
The closest live webcam is Ranchester › South: I 90 Montana State Line - South, 61.3 miles S of McRae.
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Questions about McRae
Where is McRae, MT?
McRae is a historical community (former settlement) in Rosebud County, Montana, 23.6 miles E of Colstrip.
What county is McRae in?
McRae is in Rosebud County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of McRae, MT?
The ZIP code for McRae is 59010.
What is the nearest town to McRae?
Colstrip, 23.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near McRae?
Yes. The closest is Ranchester › South: I 90 Montana State Line - South, 61.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McRae?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in McRae?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in McRae?
About 14.9 inches (379 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in McRae?
Yes, about 47 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McRae?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McRae have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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