Ophir, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Chouteau County, Montana

Ophir is a historical community (former settlement) in Chouteau County, Montana. It is 1.5 miles NW of Loma, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59442.

Ophir at a glance

State
Montana
County
Chouteau County
ZIP code
59442
Nearest town
Loma (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
47.9319, -110.4722

Weather in Ophir now

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Ophir weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ophir

What is the weather usually like in Ophir?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

2°25°48°70°93°34°7°Jan38°10°Feb49°20°Mar59°30°Apr69°39°May77°48°Jun88°53°Jul87°51°Aug76°41°Sep61°29°Oct46°19°Nov36°10°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.4"Feb0.5"Mar1.4"Apr2.0"May2.5"Jun1.2"Jul1.2"Aug1.1"Sep1.0"Oct0.6"Nov0.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOMA, MT US (USC00245153), adjusted for the elevation of Ophir.

Ophir weather month by month

January
34° 7°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.4 in of snow
February
38° 10°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.4 in of snow
March
49° 20°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
April
59° 30°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
May
69° 39°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
June
77° 48°F
2.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 53°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
87° 51°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
76° 41°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
61° 29°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
November
46° 19°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
December
36° 10°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ophir through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:04 AM4:58 PM8 h 54 min
February7:25 AM5:46 PM10 h 20 min
March7:32 AM7:28 PM11 h 56 min
April6:30 AM8:13 PM13 h 43 min
May5:40 AM8:55 PM15 h 14 min
June5:20 AM9:24 PM16 h 4 min
July5:37 AM9:18 PM15 h 41 min
August6:15 AM8:36 PM14 h 20 min
September6:58 AM7:35 PM12 h 37 min
October7:40 AM6:35 PM10 h 55 min
November7:26 AM4:46 PM9 h 19 min
December8:03 AM4:31 PM8 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Ophir?

Ophir 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 12.8 inches (325 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ophir 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 Ophir

The closest live webcam is Great Falls, 48.2 miles SW of Ophir.

Great FallsGreat Falls · 48.2 mi SWOn Windy
SunburstSunburst · 93.2 mi NWOn Windy
Townsend › West: Elkhorn MountainsTownsend · 115.6 mi SOn Windy
Gallatin: Bridger Bowl Ski Areaunknown · 147.5 mi SOn Windy
Bozeman › NorthBozeman · 148.7 mi SOn Windy
Bozeman › EastBozeman · 150.1 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ophir.

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Questions about Ophir

Where is Ophir, MT?

Ophir is a historical community (former settlement) in Chouteau County, Montana, 1.5 miles NW of Loma.

What county is Ophir in?

Ophir is in Chouteau County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Ophir, MT?

The ZIP code for Ophir is 59442.

What is the nearest town to Ophir?

Loma, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ophir?

Yes. The closest is Great Falls, 48.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ophir?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Ophir?

January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Ophir?

About 12.8 inches (325 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Ophir?

Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ophir?

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

What climate does Ophir have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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