Polaris, MT

Unincorporated community in Beaverhead County, Montana

Polaris is a small unincorporated community in Beaverhead County, Montana. It is 3.4 miles N of Maverick Mountain, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59746.

Polaris at a glance

State
Montana
County
Beaverhead County
ZIP code
59746
Nearest town
Maverick Mountain (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.3697, -113.1186

Weather in Polaris now

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Polaris weather by the hour

Polaris weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Polaris

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Polaris

What is the weather usually like in Polaris?

Dfc
Subarctic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

3°23°43°62°82°28°8°Jan31°8°Feb39°16°Mar46°23°Apr57°31°May66°37°Jun77°42°Jul76°39°Aug65°32°Sep51°25°Oct36°15°Nov27°8°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.5"Feb0.8"Mar1.1"Apr1.5"May1.9"Jun0.9"Jul0.9"Aug1.1"Sep0.9"Oct1.0"Nov0.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON, MT US (USC00244447), adjusted for the elevation of Polaris.

Polaris weather month by month

January
28° 8°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
31° 8°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
39° 16°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
April
46° 23°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
57° 31°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
66° 37°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
77° 42°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
76° 39°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
65° 32°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
51° 25°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
36° 15°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
27° 8°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Polaris through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:06 AM5:17 PM9 h 11 min
February7:31 AM6:01 PM10 h 29 min
March7:42 AM7:39 PM11 h 57 min
April6:44 AM8:20 PM13 h 35 min
May6:00 AM8:57 PM14 h 57 min
June5:41 AM9:24 PM15 h 42 min
July5:57 AM9:19 PM15 h 22 min
August6:32 AM8:41 PM14 h 9 min
September7:09 AM7:45 PM12 h 35 min
October7:47 AM6:48 PM11 h 1 min
November7:29 AM5:04 PM9 h 34 min
December8:03 AM4:51 PM8 h 48 min

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

What is the weather like in Polaris?

Polaris has a subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 8°F (-14°C).

It gets about 12.0 inches (304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Polaris 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 Polaris

The closest live webcam is Butte › South-east, 51.8 miles NE of Polaris.

Butte › South-eastButte · 51.8 mi NEOn Windy
Anaconda › SouthAnaconda · 54.9 mi NOn Windy
Lincoln › South-west: Main StreetLincoln · 111.5 mi NOn Windy
Lincoln › South-east: Main StreetLincoln · 111.5 mi NOn Windy
AshtonAshton · 121.7 mi SEOn Windy
Ashton › NorthAshton · 121.7 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Polaris

Where is Polaris, MT?

Polaris is an unincorporated community in Beaverhead County, Montana, 3.4 miles N of Maverick Mountain.

What county is Polaris in?

Polaris is in Beaverhead County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Polaris, MT?

The ZIP code for Polaris is 59746.

What is the nearest town to Polaris?

Maverick Mountain, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Polaris?

Yes. The closest is Butte › South-east, 51.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Polaris?

July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Polaris?

December, with an average low of 8°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Polaris?

About 12.0 inches (304 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Polaris?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Polaris?

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

What climate does Polaris have?

Subarctic (Köppen Dfc).

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