Otter, MT
Unincorporated community in Rosebud County, Montana
Otter is a small unincorporated community in Rosebud County, Montana. It is 20.2 miles NW of Birney, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59062.
Otter at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Rosebud County
- ZIP code
- 59062
- Nearest town
- Birney (20.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 45.2078, -106.2011
Weather in Otter now
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Otter weather by the hour
Otter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Otter.
This week in Otter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Otter
What is the weather usually like in Otter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 15.9 inprecipitation per year · 404 mm
- 29.1 insnowfall per year · 74 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Otter: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SONNETTE 7 SW, MT US (USC00247740), adjusted for the elevation of Otter.
Otter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Otter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 4:24 PM | 8 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Otter?
Otter has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-13°C).
It gets about 15.9 inches (404 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Otter 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 Otter
The closest live webcam is Burgess Junction › South: I 90 South Sheridan - South, 47.5 miles SW of Otter.
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Questions about Otter
Where is Otter, MT?
Otter is an unincorporated community in Rosebud County, Montana, 20.2 miles NW of Birney.
What county is Otter in?
Otter is in Rosebud County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Otter, MT?
The ZIP code for Otter is 59062.
What is the nearest town to Otter?
Birney, 20.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Otter?
Yes. The closest is Burgess Junction › South: I 90 South Sheridan - South, 47.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Otter?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Otter?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Otter?
About 15.9 inches (404 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Otter?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Otter?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Otter have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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