Sahara, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Fergus County, Montana
Sahara is a historical community (former settlement) in Fergus County, Montana. It is 23.2 miles NE of Ayers Ranch Colony, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59441.
Sahara at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Fergus County
- ZIP code
- 59441
- Nearest town
- Ayers Ranch Colony (23.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 46.7444, -109.1464
Weather in Sahara now
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Sahara weather by the hour
Sahara weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sahara.
This week in Sahara
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sahara
What is the weather usually like in Sahara?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 23.3 inprecipitation per year · 591 mm
- 112.1 insnowfall per year · 285 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sahara: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEWISTOWN 11 SSE, MT US (USC00244978), adjusted for the elevation of Sahara.
Sahara weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sahara through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 2 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:31 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 4:30 PM | 8 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sahara?
Sahara has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 23.3 inches (591 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 112 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sahara 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 Sahara
The closest live webcam is Laurel › North, 69.1 miles S of Sahara.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sahara.
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Questions about Sahara
Where is Sahara, MT?
Sahara is a historical community (former settlement) in Fergus County, Montana, 23.2 miles NE of Ayers Ranch Colony.
What county is Sahara in?
Sahara is in Fergus County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Sahara, MT?
The ZIP code for Sahara is 59441.
What is the nearest town to Sahara?
Ayers Ranch Colony, 23.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sahara?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 69.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sahara?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Sahara?
February, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Sahara?
About 23.3 inches (591 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sahara?
Yes, about 112 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sahara?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sahara have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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