Shay, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Petroleum County, Montana

Shay is a historical community (former settlement) in Petroleum County, Montana. It is 10.2 miles SW of Winnett, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59087.

Shay at a glance

State
Montana
County
Petroleum County
ZIP code
59087
Nearest town
Winnett (10.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
47.0744, -108.1556

Weather in Shay now

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Shay weather by the hour

Shay weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Shay

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shay

What is the weather usually like in Shay?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°30°51°72°93°34°14°Jan38°17°Feb49°26°Mar59°35°Apr68°44°May78°53°Jun88°60°Jul87°58°Aug76°48°Sep60°37°Oct46°25°Nov37°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb0.6"Mar1.3"Apr2.6"May2.9"Jun1.9"Jul1.2"Aug1.2"Sep1.2"Oct0.5"Nov0.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOSBY 4 ENE, MT US (USC00245872), adjusted for the elevation of Shay.

Shay weather month by month

January
34° 14°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
38° 17°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
49° 26°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
59° 35°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
68° 44°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
78° 53°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
88° 60°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
87° 58°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
76° 48°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
60° 37°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
46° 25°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
37° 17°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shay through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:52 AM4:52 PM9 h 0 min
February7:14 AM5:38 PM10 h 23 min
March7:23 AM7:19 PM11 h 56 min
April6:22 AM8:02 PM13 h 40 min
May5:34 AM8:43 PM15 h 8 min
June5:14 AM9:11 PM15 h 56 min
July5:31 AM9:06 PM15 h 34 min
August6:08 AM8:25 PM14 h 16 min
September6:49 AM7:26 PM12 h 36 min
October7:29 AM6:26 PM10 h 57 min
November7:14 AM4:39 PM9 h 24 min
December7:50 AM4:25 PM8 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Shay?

Shay 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 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 14.5 inches (368 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Shay 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 Shay

The closest live webcam is Laurel › North, 93.0 miles S of Shay.

Laurel › NorthLaurel · 93.0 mi SOn Windy
Red Lodge › WestRed Lodge · 141.9 mi SWOn Windy
Frannie › South: US 310 - Port of Entry - SouthFrannie · 147.3 mi SOn Windy
Frannie › North: US 310 - Port of Entry - NorthFrannie · 147.3 mi SOn Windy
Frannie: US 310 - Port of Entry - PortFrannie · 147.3 mi SOn Windy
Frannie: US 310 - Port of Entry - Road SurfaceFrannie · 147.3 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shay

Where is Shay, MT?

Shay is a historical community (former settlement) in Petroleum County, Montana, 10.2 miles SW of Winnett.

What county is Shay in?

Shay is in Petroleum County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Shay, MT?

The ZIP code for Shay is 59087.

What is the nearest town to Shay?

Winnett, 10.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shay?

Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 93.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shay?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Shay?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Shay?

About 14.5 inches (368 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Shay?

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

When is the best time to visit Shay?

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

What climate does Shay have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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