Negro Prairie, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Flathead County, Montana

Negro Prairie is a historical community (former settlement) in Flathead County, Montana. It is 3.0 miles SW of Bigfork, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59932.

Negro Prairie at a glance

State
Montana
County
Flathead County
ZIP code
59932
Nearest town
Bigfork (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
48.1208, -114.0167

Weather in Negro Prairie now

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Negro Prairie weather by the hour

Negro Prairie weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Negro Prairie

What is the weather usually like in Negro Prairie?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°31°50°68°86°32°18°Jan37°19°Feb45°26°Mar55°32°Apr65°40°May71°47°Jun81°51°Jul81°49°Aug70°40°Sep56°31°Oct41°26°Nov33°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.2"Feb1.1"Mar1.8"Apr2.2"May3.6"Jun1.2"Jul0.9"Aug1.3"Sep1.5"Oct1.4"Nov1.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTON, MT US (USC00242104), adjusted for the elevation of Negro Prairie.

Negro Prairie weather month by month

January
32° 18°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 13.8 in of snow
February
37° 19°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.0 in of snow
March
45° 26°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
April
55° 32°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
May
65° 40°F
2.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
71° 47°F
3.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
81° 51°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
81° 49°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
70° 40°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
56° 31°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
41° 26°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
December
33° 20°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 13.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Negro Prairie through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:19 AM5:11 PM8 h 52 min
February7:40 AM6:00 PM10 h 19 min
March7:46 AM7:43 PM11 h 56 min
April6:43 AM8:28 PM13 h 44 min
May5:54 AM9:10 PM15 h 15 min
June5:33 AM9:39 PM16 h 6 min
July5:50 AM9:33 PM15 h 43 min
August6:29 AM8:51 PM14 h 21 min
September7:12 AM7:50 PM12 h 38 min
October7:54 AM6:49 PM10 h 54 min
November7:41 AM4:59 PM9 h 18 min
December8:17 AM4:44 PM8 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Negro Prairie?

Negro Prairie has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 19.3 inches (489 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Negro Prairie 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 Negro Prairie

The closest live webcam is Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse Dam Road, 18.4 miles N of Negro Prairie.

Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse Dam Roadunknown · 18.4 mi NOn Windy
Flathead › Northunknown · 22.2 mi NEOn Windy
Whitefish › North-east: Depot ParkWhitefish · 25.0 mi NWOn Windy
Apgar › North-east: Lake McDonaldApgar · 25.2 mi NOn Windy
Columbia Falls › North-west: Whitefish LakeColumbia Falls · 25.6 mi NWOn Windy
West Glacier › EastWest Glacier · 28.1 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Negro Prairie.

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Map of Negro Prairie, MT

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Questions about Negro Prairie

Where is Negro Prairie, MT?

Negro Prairie is a historical community (former settlement) in Flathead County, Montana, 3.0 miles SW of Bigfork.

What county is Negro Prairie in?

Negro Prairie is in Flathead County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Negro Prairie, MT?

The ZIP code for Negro Prairie is 59932.

What is the nearest town to Negro Prairie?

Bigfork, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Negro Prairie?

Yes. The closest is Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse Dam Road, 18.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Negro Prairie?

August, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Negro Prairie?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Negro Prairie?

About 19.3 inches (489 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Negro Prairie?

Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Negro Prairie?

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

What climate does Negro Prairie have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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