Prairie Elk, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in McCone County, Montana
Prairie Elk is a historical community (former settlement) in McCone County, Montana. It is 16.3 miles N of Prairie Elk Colony, the nearest town.
Prairie Elk at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- McCone County
- Nearest town
- Prairie Elk Colony (16.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.7833, -105.8625
Weather in Prairie Elk now
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Prairie Elk weather by the hour
Prairie Elk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie Elk.
This week in Prairie Elk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie Elk
What is the weather usually like in Prairie Elk?
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 Prairie Elk: 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 Prairie Elk.
Prairie Elk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie Elk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:40 PM | 8 h 55 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| May | 5:23 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| June | 5:02 AM | 9:05 PM | 16 h 3 min |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 40 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:13 PM | 8 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Prairie Elk?
Prairie Elk 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 Prairie Elk 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 Prairie Elk
The closest live webcam is Grassy Butte, 124.4 miles E of Prairie Elk.
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Questions about Prairie Elk
Where is Prairie Elk, MT?
Prairie Elk is a historical community (former settlement) in McCone County, Montana, 16.3 miles N of Prairie Elk Colony.
What county is Prairie Elk in?
Prairie Elk is in McCone County, Montana.
What is the nearest town to Prairie Elk?
Prairie Elk Colony, 16.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie Elk?
Yes. The closest is Grassy Butte, 124.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie Elk?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie Elk?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie Elk?
About 14.2 inches (361 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Prairie Elk?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Prairie Elk?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie Elk have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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