Ridge, MT

Unincorporated community in Powder River County, Montana

Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Powder River County, Montana. It is 14.8 miles W of Biddle, the nearest town.

Ridge at a glance

State
Montana
County
Powder River County
Nearest town
Biddle (14.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.0469, -105.0197

Weather in Ridge now

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Ridge weather by the hour

Ridge weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Ridge

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Ridge?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

8°30°51°73°94°37°13°Jan39°15°Feb50°24°Mar58°31°Apr68°41°May79°50°Jun89°57°Jul88°55°Aug78°46°Sep61°34°Oct48°23°Nov37°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.5"Feb0.8"Mar1.8"Apr3.0"May2.3"Jun1.8"Jul1.1"Aug1.3"Sep1.4"Oct0.5"Nov0.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIDDLE 8 SW, MT US (USC00240743), adjusted for the elevation of Ridge.

Ridge weather month by month

January
37° 13°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
February
39° 15°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
March
50° 24°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
April
58° 31°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow
May
68° 41°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
June
79° 50°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 57°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
88° 55°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
78° 46°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
61° 34°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
November
48° 23°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
December
37° 14°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM4:46 PM9 h 13 min
February6:58 AM5:29 PM10 h 30 min
March7:10 AM7:07 PM11 h 57 min
April6:13 AM7:47 PM13 h 34 min
May5:28 AM8:24 PM14 h 55 min
June5:10 AM8:50 PM15 h 39 min
July5:26 AM8:45 PM15 h 19 min
August6:00 AM8:08 PM14 h 7 min
September6:37 AM7:12 PM12 h 34 min
October7:14 AM6:16 PM11 h 1 min
November6:56 AM4:32 PM9 h 36 min
December7:30 AM4:20 PM8 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Ridge?

Ridge has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).

It gets about 15.3 inches (388 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ridge 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 Ridge

The closest live webcam is Devils Tower: WYO 110 - Intersection, 35.3 miles SE of Ridge.

Devils Tower: WYO 110 - IntersectionDevils Tower · 35.3 mi SEOn Windy
Devils Tower: WYO 110 - EntranceDevils Tower · 35.3 mi SEOn Windy
Devils Tower: WYO 110 - TowerDevils Tower · 35.3 mi SEOn Windy
Devils Tower: WYO 110 - Road SurfaceDevils Tower · 35.3 mi SEOn Windy
Devils Tower › South: WYO 24 - WYO 110 Junction - SouthDevils Tower · 35.8 mi SEOn Windy
Devils Tower › North: WYO 24 - WYO 110 Junction - NorthDevils Tower · 35.8 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ridge

Where is Ridge, MT?

Ridge is an unincorporated community in Powder River County, Montana, 14.8 miles W of Biddle.

What county is Ridge in?

Ridge is in Powder River County, Montana.

What is the nearest town to Ridge?

Biddle, 14.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Devils Tower: WYO 110 - Intersection, 35.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ridge?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Ridge?

January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Ridge?

About 15.3 inches (388 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Ridge?

Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ridge?

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

What climate does Ridge have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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