Simpson, MT

Unincorporated community in Hill County, Montana

Simpson is a small unincorporated community in Hill County, Montana. It is 9.4 miles S of Gildford Colony, the nearest town.

Simpson at a glance

State
Montana
County
Hill County
Nearest town
Gildford Colony (9.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
48.9286, -110.2053

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Simpson weather by the hour

Simpson weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Simpson

What is the weather usually like in Simpson?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-3°20°43°66°89°24°2°Jan29°7°Feb41°17°Mar56°28°Apr66°37°May74°46°Jun84°50°Jul83°49°Aug72°40°Sep56°27°Oct39°16°Nov27°5°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.3"Feb0.5"Mar0.9"Apr1.9"May2.4"Jun1.1"Jul1.2"Aug1.1"Sep0.6"Oct0.4"Nov0.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SIMPSON 6 N - WILDHORSE, MT US (USC00247620), adjusted for the elevation of Simpson.

Simpson weather month by month

January
24° 2°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
February
29° 7°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
March
41° 17°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
April
56° 28°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
May
66° 37°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
June
74° 46°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
84° 50°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
83° 49°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
72° 40°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
56° 27°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
November
39° 16°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
December
27° 5°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Simpson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:06 AM4:53 PM8 h 46 min
February7:26 AM5:43 PM10 h 16 min
March7:31 AM7:27 PM11 h 55 min
April6:27 AM8:14 PM13 h 47 min
May5:36 AM8:58 PM15 h 21 min
June5:14 AM9:28 PM16 h 14 min
July5:31 AM9:21 PM15 h 50 min
August6:12 AM8:38 PM14 h 25 min
September6:56 AM7:35 PM12 h 39 min
October7:40 AM6:32 PM10 h 52 min
November7:28 AM4:42 PM9 h 13 min
December8:06 AM4:26 PM8 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Simpson?

Simpson has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C).

It gets about 11.1 inches (283 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Simpson 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 Simpson

The closest live webcam is Sunburst, 77.5 miles W of Simpson.

SunburstSunburst · 77.5 mi WOn Windy
Great FallsGreat Falls · 110.4 mi SWOn Windy
Glacier: Saint Mary Visitor Centerunknown · 147.5 mi WOn Windy
Lincoln › South-west: Main StreetLincoln · 178.1 mi SWOn Windy
Lincoln › South-east: Main StreetLincoln · 178.1 mi SWOn Windy
Townsend › West: Elkhorn MountainsTownsend · 184.4 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Simpson

Where is Simpson, MT?

Simpson is an unincorporated community in Hill County, Montana, 9.4 miles S of Gildford Colony.

What county is Simpson in?

Simpson is in Hill County, Montana.

What is the nearest town to Simpson?

Gildford Colony, 9.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Simpson?

Yes. The closest is Sunburst, 77.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Simpson?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Simpson?

January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).

How much does it rain in Simpson?

About 11.1 inches (283 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Simpson?

Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Simpson?

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

What climate does Simpson have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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