Southern Cross, MT
Historical community (former settlement) in Granite County, Montana
Southern Cross is a historical community (former settlement) in Granite County, Montana. It is 8.9 miles N of Philipsburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59711.
Southern Cross at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Granite County
- ZIP code
- 59711
- Nearest town
- Philipsburg (8.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 46.2103, -113.2356
Weather in Southern Cross now
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Southern Cross weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Southern Cross.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southern Cross
What is the weather usually like in Southern Cross?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 14°F average low
- 16.5 inprecipitation per year · 419 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Southern Cross: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PHILLIPSBURG RS, MT US (USC00246472), adjusted for the elevation of Southern Cross.
Southern Cross weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Southern Cross through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:09 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 5 min |
| February | 7:33 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 9:28 PM | 15 h 49 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:49 AM | 6:48 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:32 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| December | 8:07 AM | 4:49 PM | 8 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Southern Cross?
Southern Cross has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 16.5 inches (419 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Southern Cross 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 Southern Cross
The closest live webcam is Anaconda › South, 18.2 miles E of Southern Cross.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Southern Cross.
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Questions about Southern Cross
Where is Southern Cross, MT?
Southern Cross is a historical community (former settlement) in Granite County, Montana, 8.9 miles N of Philipsburg.
What county is Southern Cross in?
Southern Cross is in Granite County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Southern Cross, MT?
The ZIP code for Southern Cross is 59711.
What is the nearest town to Southern Cross?
Philipsburg, 8.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Southern Cross?
Yes. The closest is Anaconda › South, 18.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Southern Cross?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Southern Cross?
December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Southern Cross?
About 16.5 inches (419 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Southern Cross?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Southern Cross?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Southern Cross have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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