Shepherd Crossing, MT

Unincorporated community in Chouteau County, Montana

Shepherd Crossing is a small unincorporated community in Chouteau County, Montana. It is 5.7 miles E of Highwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59450.

Shepherd Crossing at a glance

State
Montana
County
Chouteau County
ZIP code
59450
Nearest town
Highwood (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
47.6069, -110.8919

Weather in Shepherd Crossing now

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Shepherd Crossing weather by the hour

Shepherd Crossing weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Shepherd Crossing

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shepherd Crossing

What is the weather usually like in Shepherd Crossing?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°32°51°71°90°37°17°Jan37°17°Feb47°25°Mar58°33°Apr66°42°May75°49°Jun85°55°Jul84°55°Aug73°46°Sep58°35°Oct46°26°Nov36°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.5"Feb0.6"Mar1.5"Apr2.5"May3.0"Jun1.7"Jul1.2"Aug1.5"Sep1.0"Oct0.6"Nov0.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HIGHWOOD 7 NE, MT US (USC00244133), adjusted for the elevation of Shepherd Crossing.

Shepherd Crossing weather month by month

January
37° 17°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
37° 17°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
47° 25°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
58° 33°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
66° 42°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
75° 49°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 55°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
84° 55°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
73° 46°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
58° 35°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
46° 26°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
36° 18°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shepherd Crossing through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:04 AM5:01 PM8 h 56 min
February7:26 AM5:48 PM10 h 21 min
March7:34 AM7:30 PM11 h 56 min
April6:32 AM8:14 PM13 h 42 min
May5:43 AM8:56 PM15 h 12 min
June5:23 AM9:25 PM16 h 1 min
July5:40 AM9:19 PM15 h 39 min
August6:18 AM8:37 PM14 h 19 min
September6:59 AM7:37 PM12 h 37 min
October7:41 AM6:37 PM10 h 55 min
November7:27 AM4:48 PM9 h 21 min
December8:03 AM4:34 PM8 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Shepherd Crossing?

Shepherd Crossing has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 15.1 inches (384 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Shepherd 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 Shepherd Crossing

The closest live webcam is Great Falls, 19.9 miles W of Shepherd Crossing.

Great FallsGreat Falls · 19.9 mi WOn Windy
Townsend › West: Elkhorn MountainsTownsend · 87.8 mi SOn Windy
Lincoln › South-west: Main StreetLincoln · 95.2 mi SWOn Windy
Lincoln › South-east: Main StreetLincoln · 95.2 mi SWOn Windy
SunburstSunburst · 100.0 mi NWOn Windy
Gallatin: Bridger Bowl Ski Areaunknown · 123.6 mi SOn Windy

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

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Map of Shepherd Crossing, MT

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Questions about Shepherd Crossing

Where is Shepherd Crossing, MT?

Shepherd Crossing is an unincorporated community in Chouteau County, Montana, 5.7 miles E of Highwood.

What county is Shepherd Crossing in?

Shepherd Crossing is in Chouteau County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Shepherd Crossing, MT?

The ZIP code for Shepherd Crossing is 59450.

What is the nearest town to Shepherd Crossing?

Highwood, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shepherd Crossing?

Yes. The closest is Great Falls, 19.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shepherd Crossing?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Shepherd Crossing?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Shepherd Crossing?

About 15.1 inches (384 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Shepherd Crossing?

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

When is the best time to visit Shepherd Crossing?

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

What climate does Shepherd Crossing have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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