Shields Crossing, MT
Unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana
Shields Crossing is a small unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana. It is 10.6 miles N of Little Browning, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59486.
Shields Crossing at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Glacier County
- ZIP code
- 59486
- Nearest town
- Little Browning (10.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 48.4722, -112.3575
Weather in Shields Crossing now
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Shields Crossing weather by the hour
Shields Crossing weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shields Crossing.
This week in Shields Crossing
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shields Crossing
What is the weather usually like in Shields Crossing?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 10.8 inprecipitation per year · 274 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shields Crossing: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CUT BANK MUNI AP, MT US (USW00024137), adjusted for the elevation of Shields Crossing.
Shields Crossing weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shields Crossing through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 50 min |
| February | 7:34 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 9:34 PM | 16 h 9 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 9:28 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 6:41 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:36 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| December | 8:12 AM | 4:36 PM | 8 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Shields Crossing?
Shields Crossing has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 10.8 inches (274 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Shields 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 Shields Crossing
The closest live webcam is Sunburst, 35.1 miles NE of Shields Crossing.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shields Crossing.
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Questions about Shields Crossing
Where is Shields Crossing, MT?
Shields Crossing is an unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana, 10.6 miles N of Little Browning.
What county is Shields Crossing in?
Shields Crossing is in Glacier County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Shields Crossing, MT?
The ZIP code for Shields Crossing is 59486.
What is the nearest town to Shields Crossing?
Little Browning, 10.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shields Crossing?
Yes. The closest is Sunburst, 35.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shields Crossing?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Shields Crossing?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Shields Crossing?
About 10.8 inches (274 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shields Crossing?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shields Crossing?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shields Crossing have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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