Rock Crossing, MT

Unincorporated community in Sheridan County, Montana

Rock Crossing is a small unincorporated community in Sheridan County, Montana. It is 7.1 miles W of Medicine Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59242.

Rock Crossing at a glance

State
Montana
County
Sheridan County
ZIP code
59242
Nearest town
Medicine Lake (7.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
48.4925, -104.3469

Weather in Rock Crossing now

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Rock Crossing weather by the hour

Rock Crossing weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rock Crossing

What is the weather usually like in Rock Crossing?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-5°18°42°65°88°22°0°Jan26°4°Feb39°16°Mar55°30°Apr67°41°May75°51°Jun83°56°Jul83°53°Aug72°42°Sep55°29°Oct38°16°Nov27°5°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.2"Feb0.4"Mar0.9"Apr2.4"May2.9"Jun2.6"Jul1.5"Aug1.2"Sep0.9"Oct0.4"Nov0.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MEDICINE LAKE 3 SE, MT US (USC00245572), adjusted for the elevation of Rock Crossing.

Rock Crossing weather month by month

January
22° 0°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
26° 4°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
39° 16°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
55° 30°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
67° 41°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
75° 51°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
83° 56°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
83° 53°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
72° 42°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
55° 29°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
38° 16°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
27° 5°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Rock Crossing through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM4:31 PM8 h 49 min
February7:02 AM5:20 PM10 h 18 min
March7:08 AM7:04 PM11 h 56 min
April6:04 AM7:50 PM13 h 45 min
May5:14 AM8:33 PM15 h 18 min
June4:52 AM9:02 PM16 h 10 min
July5:10 AM8:56 PM15 h 46 min
August5:49 AM8:13 PM14 h 23 min
September6:33 AM7:11 PM12 h 38 min
October7:16 AM6:09 PM10 h 53 min
November7:04 AM4:20 PM9 h 16 min
December7:40 AM4:04 PM8 h 23 min

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

What is the weather like in Rock Crossing?

Rock Crossing has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).

It gets about 14.1 inches (357 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Rock Crossing 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 Rock Crossing

The closest live webcam is Grassy Butte, 90.1 miles SE of Rock Crossing.

Grassy ButteGrassy Butte · 90.1 mi SEOn Windy
Killdeer › North: RoundaboutKilldeer · 107.5 mi SEOn Windy
Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature TrailMedora · 118.9 mi SEOn Windy
MinotMinot · 140.6 mi EOn Windy
MarmarthMarmarth · 152.7 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rock Crossing.

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Map of Rock Crossing, MT

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Questions about Rock Crossing

Where is Rock Crossing, MT?

Rock Crossing is an unincorporated community in Sheridan County, Montana, 7.1 miles W of Medicine Lake.

What county is Rock Crossing in?

Rock Crossing is in Sheridan County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Rock Crossing, MT?

The ZIP code for Rock Crossing is 59242.

What is the nearest town to Rock Crossing?

Medicine Lake, 7.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rock Crossing?

Yes. The closest is Grassy Butte, 90.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rock Crossing?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Rock Crossing?

January, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).

How much does it rain in Rock Crossing?

About 14.1 inches (357 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Rock Crossing?

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

When is the best time to visit Rock Crossing?

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

What climate does Rock Crossing have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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