Rancher, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Treasure County, Montana
Rancher is a historical community (former settlement) in Treasure County, Montana. It is 8.4 miles E of Hysham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59038.
Rancher at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Treasure County
- ZIP code
- 59038
- Nearest town
- Hysham (8.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 46.2639, -107.4022
Weather in Rancher now
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Rancher weather by the hour
Rancher weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rancher.
This week in Rancher
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rancher
What is the weather usually like in Rancher?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 14.9 inprecipitation per year · 379 mm
- 37.1 insnowfall per year · 94 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rancher: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HYSHAM, MT US (USC00244358), adjusted for the elevation of Rancher.
Rancher weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rancher through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 5 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 49 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rancher?
Rancher has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 14.9 inches (379 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rancher is May–June and August–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 Rancher
The closest live webcam is Laurel › North, 71.5 miles SW of Rancher.
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Questions about Rancher
Where is Rancher, MT?
Rancher is a historical community (former settlement) in Treasure County, Montana, 8.4 miles E of Hysham.
What county is Rancher in?
Rancher is in Treasure County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Rancher, MT?
The ZIP code for Rancher is 59038.
What is the nearest town to Rancher?
Hysham, 8.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rancher?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 71.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rancher?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rancher?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Rancher?
About 14.9 inches (379 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rancher?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rancher?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rancher have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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