Nelson, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Fergus County, Montana
Nelson is a historical community (former settlement) in Fergus County, Montana. It is 5.9 miles N of Warm Spring Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59457.
Nelson at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Fergus County
- ZIP code
- 59457
- Nearest town
- Warm Spring Creek (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.1047, -109.2375
Weather in Nelson now
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Nelson weather by the hour
Nelson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nelson.
This week in Nelson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nelson
What is the weather usually like in Nelson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 21.0 inprecipitation per year · 532 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nelson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEWISTOWN 11ESE, MT US (USC00244979), adjusted for the elevation of Nelson.
Nelson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nelson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 4:56 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 5:18 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:31 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 4:29 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Nelson?
Nelson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 21.0 inches (532 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Nelson 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 Nelson
The closest live webcam is Laurel › North, 94.3 miles S of Nelson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nelson.
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- Rustle6.2 mi N
- Heath7.6 mi S
- Piper8.1 mi S
- Box Springs8.6 mi SW
- Akerville8.9 mi W
- Lewistown Junction9.1 mi SW
- Roy-Winifred Junction9.3 mi W
- Sawyers Trailer Park9.4 mi W
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Questions about Nelson
Where is Nelson, MT?
Nelson is a historical community (former settlement) in Fergus County, Montana, 5.9 miles N of Warm Spring Creek.
What county is Nelson in?
Nelson is in Fergus County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Nelson, MT?
The ZIP code for Nelson is 59457.
What is the nearest town to Nelson?
Warm Spring Creek, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nelson?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 94.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nelson?
August, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Nelson?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Nelson?
About 21.0 inches (532 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Nelson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nelson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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