Smithson, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Petroleum County, Montana

Smithson is a historical community (former settlement) in Petroleum County, Montana. It is 37.0 miles SW of Winnett, the nearest town.

Smithson at a glance

State
Montana
County
Petroleum County
Nearest town
Winnett (37.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
47.4486, -107.9083

Weather in Smithson now

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Smithson weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smithson

What is the weather usually like in Smithson?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°23°46°68°90°29°6°Jan33°9°Feb44°19°Mar56°31°Apr66°40°May75°50°Jun85°55°Jul85°53°Aug74°43°Sep58°30°Oct43°18°Nov32°9°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.2"Feb0.5"Mar1.1"Apr2.4"May2.7"Jun1.9"Jul1.2"Aug1.1"Sep1.0"Oct0.4"Nov0.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MALTA 35 S, MT US (USC00245340), adjusted for the elevation of Smithson.

Smithson weather month by month

January
29° 6°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 6.6 in of snow
February
33° 9°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
March
44° 19°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
April
56° 31°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
May
66° 40°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
June
75° 50°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
85° 55°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
85° 53°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
74° 43°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
58° 30°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
November
43° 18°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
December
32° 9°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Smithson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:52 AM4:49 PM8 h 57 min
February7:14 AM5:36 PM10 h 22 min
March7:22 AM7:18 PM11 h 56 min
April6:20 AM8:02 PM13 h 41 min
May5:32 AM8:43 PM15 h 11 min
June5:12 AM9:12 PM16 h 0 min
July5:28 AM9:06 PM15 h 37 min
August6:06 AM8:25 PM14 h 18 min
September6:48 AM7:25 PM12 h 37 min
October7:29 AM6:25 PM10 h 56 min
November7:15 AM4:37 PM9 h 22 min
December7:50 AM4:23 PM8 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Smithson?

Smithson 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 6°F (-15°C).

It gets about 13.0 inches (329 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Smithson 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 Smithson

The closest live webcam is Laurel › North, 121.1 miles S of Smithson.

Laurel › NorthLaurel · 121.1 mi SOn Windy
Red Lodge › WestRed Lodge · 170.2 mi SWOn Windy
Ranchester › South: I 90 Montana State Line - SouthRanchester · 171.7 mi SOn Windy
Ranchester › North: I 90 Montana State Line - NorthRanchester · 171.7 mi SOn Windy
Dayton: I 90 Montana State Line - Road SurfaceDayton · 171.7 mi SOn Windy
Dayton: I 90 Montana State Line - MontanaDayton · 171.7 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Smithson

Where is Smithson, MT?

Smithson is a historical community (former settlement) in Petroleum County, Montana, 37.0 miles SW of Winnett.

What county is Smithson in?

Smithson is in Petroleum County, Montana.

What is the nearest town to Smithson?

Winnett, 37.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Smithson?

Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 121.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Smithson?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Smithson?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Smithson?

About 13.0 inches (329 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Smithson?

Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Smithson?

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

What climate does Smithson have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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