Skones, MT

Unincorporated community in Silver Bow County, Montana

Skones is a small unincorporated community in Silver Bow County, Montana. It is 6.3 miles NW of Walkerville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59701.

Skones at a glance

State
Montana
County
Silver Bow County
ZIP code
59701
Nearest town
Walkerville (6.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.9633, -112.4614

Weather in Skones now

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Skones weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skones

What is the weather usually like in Skones?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

2°23°44°65°86°32°8°Jan35°10°Feb44°19°Mar51°26°Apr61°34°May70°41°Jun81°46°Jul80°44°Aug69°37°Sep54°27°Oct40°15°Nov31°7°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb0.6"Mar1.3"Apr2.0"May2.4"Jun1.2"Jul1.3"Aug1.1"Sep0.8"Oct0.6"Nov0.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUTTE BERT MOONEY AP, MT US (USW00024135), adjusted for the elevation of Skones.

Skones weather month by month

January
32° 8°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
35° 10°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
44° 19°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
51° 26°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
61° 34°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
70° 41°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
81° 46°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
80° 44°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
69° 37°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
54° 27°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
40° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
31° 7°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Skones through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:05 AM5:13 PM9 h 7 min
February7:30 AM5:57 PM10 h 27 min
March7:40 AM7:37 PM11 h 57 min
April6:41 AM8:18 PM13 h 37 min
May5:55 AM8:56 PM15 h 1 min
June5:36 AM9:24 PM15 h 47 min
July5:52 AM9:19 PM15 h 26 min
August6:28 AM8:40 PM14 h 11 min
September7:07 AM7:42 PM12 h 35 min
October7:45 AM6:45 PM10 h 59 min
November7:29 AM4:59 PM9 h 30 min
December8:03 AM4:47 PM8 h 43 min

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

What is the weather like in Skones?

Skones has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).

It gets about 12.8 inches (324 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Skones 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 Skones

The closest live webcam is Butte › South-east, 4.5 miles NW of Skones.

Butte › South-eastButte · 4.5 mi NWOn Windy
Anaconda › SouthAnaconda · 23.2 mi NWOn Windy
Townsend › West: Elkhorn MountainsTownsend · 58.2 mi NEOn Windy
Belgrade › North: Airport RoadBelgrade · 64.1 mi EOn Windy
Belgrade › North-east: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport BZNBelgrade · 64.3 mi EOn Windy
Big Sky › South-west: Moonlight Basinunknown · 67.7 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Skones

Where is Skones, MT?

Skones is an unincorporated community in Silver Bow County, Montana, 6.3 miles NW of Walkerville.

What county is Skones in?

Skones is in Silver Bow County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Skones, MT?

The ZIP code for Skones is 59701.

What is the nearest town to Skones?

Walkerville, 6.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Skones?

Yes. The closest is Butte › South-east, 4.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Skones?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Skones?

December, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Skones?

About 12.8 inches (324 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Skones?

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

When is the best time to visit Skones?

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

What climate does Skones have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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