Opportunity, MT

Unincorporated community in Powell County, Montana

Opportunity is a small unincorporated community in Powell County, Montana. It is 12.4 miles N of Racetrack, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59756.

Opportunity at a glance

State
Montana
County
Powell County
ZIP code
59756
Nearest town
Racetrack (12.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
46.1072, -112.8272

Weather in Opportunity now

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Opportunity weather by the hour

Opportunity weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Opportunity

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Opportunity

What is the weather usually like in Opportunity?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°30°49°69°88°37°16°Jan39°16°Feb47°23°Mar55°28°Apr64°36°May73°43°Jun83°49°Jul82°47°Aug72°40°Sep57°31°Oct43°21°Nov34°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan1.0"Feb1.1"Mar1.5"Apr2.1"May2.2"Jun1.3"Jul1.2"Aug1.1"Sep1.0"Oct1.0"Nov0.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANACONDA, MT US (USC00240199), adjusted for the elevation of Opportunity.

Opportunity weather month by month

January
37° 16°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 11.4 in of snow
February
39° 16°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 11.3 in of snow
March
47° 23°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.8 in of snow
April
55° 28°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.9 in of snow
May
64° 36°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
June
73° 43°F
2.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
July
83° 49°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
82° 47°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
September
72° 40°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
October
57° 31°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.3 in of snow
November
43° 21°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 12.1 in of snow
December
34° 15°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 12.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Opportunity through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:07 AM5:14 PM9 h 6 min
February7:31 AM5:58 PM10 h 27 min
March7:41 AM7:38 PM11 h 56 min
April6:42 AM8:20 PM13 h 37 min
May5:56 AM8:58 PM15 h 2 min
June5:37 AM9:26 PM15 h 48 min
July5:53 AM9:21 PM15 h 27 min
August6:29 AM8:41 PM14 h 12 min
September7:08 AM7:44 PM12 h 35 min
October7:47 AM6:46 PM10 h 59 min
November7:30 AM5:01 PM9 h 30 min
December8:05 AM4:47 PM8 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Opportunity?

Opportunity has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).

It gets about 14.9 inches (378 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 75 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Opportunity 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 Opportunity

The closest live webcam is Anaconda › South, 3.2 miles NW of Opportunity.

Anaconda › SouthAnaconda · 3.2 mi NWOn Windy
Butte › South-eastButte · 15.6 mi SEOn Windy
Lincoln › South-west: Main StreetLincoln · 59.0 mi NOn Windy
Lincoln › South-east: Main StreetLincoln · 59.0 mi NOn Windy
Townsend › West: Elkhorn MountainsTownsend · 70.4 mi EOn Windy
Belgrade › North: Airport RoadBelgrade · 83.5 mi EOn Windy

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

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Map of Opportunity, MT

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Questions about Opportunity

Where is Opportunity, MT?

Opportunity is an unincorporated community in Powell County, Montana, 12.4 miles N of Racetrack.

What county is Opportunity in?

Opportunity is in Powell County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Opportunity, MT?

The ZIP code for Opportunity is 59756.

What is the nearest town to Opportunity?

Racetrack, 12.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Opportunity?

Yes. The closest is Anaconda › South, 3.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Opportunity?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Opportunity?

December, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Opportunity?

About 14.9 inches (378 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Opportunity?

Yes, about 75 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Opportunity?

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

What climate does Opportunity have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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