Rising Sun, MT
Unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana
Rising Sun is a small unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana. It is 5.2 miles NE of St. Mary, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59434.
Rising Sun at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Glacier County
- ZIP code
- 59434
- Nearest town
- St. Mary (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 48.6964, -113.5169
Weather in Rising Sun now
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Rising Sun weather by the hour
Rising Sun weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rising Sun.
This week in Rising Sun
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rising Sun
What is the weather usually like in Rising Sun?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 73°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 26.1 inprecipitation per year · 663 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rising Sun: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST. MARY 1 SSW, MT US (USW00004130), adjusted for the elevation of Rising Sun.
Rising Sun weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rising Sun through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:19 AM | 5:07 PM | 8 h 48 min |
| February | 7:39 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 9:40 PM | 16 h 11 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 9:34 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:53 AM | 6:46 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:41 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| December | 8:18 AM | 4:40 PM | 8 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 26.1 inches (663 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun
The closest live webcam is Glacier: Saint Mary Visitor Center, 5.0 miles NE of Rising Sun.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rising Sun.
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Questions about Rising Sun
Where is Rising Sun, MT?
Rising Sun is an unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana, 5.2 miles NE of St. Mary.
What county is Rising Sun in?
Rising Sun is in Glacier County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Rising Sun, MT?
The ZIP code for Rising Sun is 59434.
What is the nearest town to Rising Sun?
St. Mary, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rising Sun?
Yes. The closest is Glacier: Saint Mary Visitor Center, 5.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rising Sun?
August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Rising Sun?
February, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Rising Sun?
About 26.1 inches (663 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rising Sun?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rising Sun?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rising Sun have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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