Shepherd, MT weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shepherd.
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What is the weather usually like in Shepherd?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 14.4 inprecipitation per year · 367 mm
- 34.4 insnowfall per year · 87 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shepherd: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HUNTLEY EXP STN, MT US (USC00244345), adjusted for the elevation of Shepherd.
Shepherd weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shepherd through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 7 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:29 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:30 PM | 8 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Shepherd?
Shepherd has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 14.4 inches (367 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shepherd is June to September. At 3,107 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Shepherd
What is the hottest month in Shepherd?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shepherd?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Shepherd?
About 14.4 inches (367 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shepherd?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shepherd?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shepherd have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Shepherd in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Shepherd?
Around 7:12 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:43 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Shepherd weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Shepherd.
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