Paxton, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Dawson County, Montana
Paxton is a historical community (former settlement) in Dawson County, Montana. It is 12.7 miles E of Richey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59259.
Paxton at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Dawson County
- ZIP code
- 59259
- Nearest town
- Richey (12.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.6311, -105.3408
Weather in Paxton now
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Paxton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Paxton.
This week in Paxton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Paxton
What is the weather usually like in Paxton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 14.2 inprecipitation per year · 361 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Paxton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VIDA 6 NE, MT US (USC00248569), adjusted for the elevation of Paxton.
Paxton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Paxton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 4:38 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:21 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| June | 5:00 AM | 9:02 PM | 16 h 1 min |
| July | 5:17 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:05 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:11 PM | 8 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Paxton?
Paxton has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 14.2 inches (361 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Paxton 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 Paxton
The closest live webcam is Grassy Butte, 98.7 miles E of Paxton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Paxton.
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Questions about Paxton
Where is Paxton, MT?
Paxton is a historical community (former settlement) in Dawson County, Montana, 12.7 miles E of Richey.
What county is Paxton in?
Paxton is in Dawson County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Paxton, MT?
The ZIP code for Paxton is 59259.
What is the nearest town to Paxton?
Richey, 12.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Paxton?
Yes. The closest is Grassy Butte, 98.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Paxton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Paxton?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Paxton?
About 14.2 inches (361 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Paxton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Paxton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Paxton have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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