Shonkin, MT
Unincorporated community in Chouteau County, Montana
Shonkin is a small unincorporated community in Chouteau County, Montana. It is 9.4 miles W of Highwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59450.
Shonkin at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Chouteau County
- ZIP code
- 59450
- Nearest town
- Highwood (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.6289, -110.5719
Weather in Shonkin now
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Shonkin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shonkin.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shonkin
What is the weather usually like in Shonkin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 15.1 inprecipitation per year · 384 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shonkin: 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 Shonkin.
Shonkin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shonkin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 4:59 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 9:23 PM | 16 h 1 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 9:18 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:35 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:26 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| December | 8:02 AM | 4:32 PM | 8 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Shonkin?
Shonkin 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 Shonkin 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 Shonkin
The closest live webcam is Great Falls, 34.6 miles W of Shonkin.
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Questions about Shonkin
Where is Shonkin, MT?
Shonkin is an unincorporated community in Chouteau County, Montana, 9.4 miles W of Highwood.
What county is Shonkin in?
Shonkin is in Chouteau County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Shonkin, MT?
The ZIP code for Shonkin is 59450.
What is the nearest town to Shonkin?
Highwood, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shonkin?
Yes. The closest is Great Falls, 34.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shonkin?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Shonkin?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Shonkin?
About 15.1 inches (384 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Shonkin?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shonkin?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shonkin have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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