Spear, MT

Unincorporated community in Big Horn County, Montana

Spear is a small unincorporated community in Big Horn County, Montana. It is 5.8 miles N of Forty Mile Colony, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59050.

Spear at a glance

State
Montana
County
Big Horn County
ZIP code
59050
Nearest town
Forty Mile Colony (5.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.1997, -107.3786

Weather in Spear now

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Spear weather by the hour

Spear weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Spear

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Spear

What is the weather usually like in Spear?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°28°50°73°95°38°10°Jan41°12°Feb51°21°Mar60°29°Apr71°38°May81°48°Jun90°52°Jul87°49°Aug78°40°Sep61°29°Oct47°19°Nov38°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb0.7"Mar2.1"Apr3.9"May2.1"Jun1.7"Jul0.7"Aug1.4"Sep1.8"Oct0.8"Nov0.5"Dec

Best time to visit Spear: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WYOLA 1 SW, MT US (USC00249175), adjusted for the elevation of Spear.

Spear weather month by month

January
38° 10°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
41° 12°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
51° 21°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
60° 29°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
71° 38°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
81° 48°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
90° 52°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
87° 49°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
78° 40°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
61° 29°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
47° 19°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
38° 11°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Spear through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM4:55 PM9 h 12 min
February7:08 AM5:38 PM10 h 30 min
March7:19 AM7:16 PM11 h 57 min
April6:22 AM7:56 PM13 h 34 min
May5:37 AM8:34 PM14 h 56 min
June5:19 AM9:00 PM15 h 41 min
July5:35 AM8:55 PM15 h 20 min
August6:09 AM8:18 PM14 h 8 min
September6:47 AM7:22 PM12 h 35 min
October7:24 AM6:26 PM11 h 1 min
November7:06 AM4:41 PM9 h 35 min
December7:40 AM4:29 PM8 h 49 min

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

What is the weather like in Spear?

Spear has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°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 Spear is May–June and August–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 Spear

The closest live webcam is Ranchester › South: I 90 Montana State Line - South, 14.4 miles S of Spear.

Ranchester › South: I 90 Montana State Line - SouthRanchester · 14.4 mi SOn Windy
Ranchester › North: I 90 Montana State Line - NorthRanchester · 14.4 mi SOn Windy
Dayton: I 90 Montana State Line - Road SurfaceDayton · 14.4 mi SOn Windy
Dayton: I 90 Montana State Line - MontanaDayton · 14.4 mi SOn Windy
Ranchester › South: I 90 - SouthRanchester · 22.3 mi SEOn Windy
Ranchester › North: I 90 - NorthRanchester · 22.3 mi SEOn Windy
Ranchester: I 90 - OverpassRanchester · 22.3 mi SEOn Windy
Ranchester: I 90 - BridgeRanchester · 22.3 mi SEOn Windy
Ranchester: I 90 - Bighorn MountainsRanchester · 22.3 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Map of Spear, MT

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Questions about Spear

Where is Spear, MT?

Spear is an unincorporated community in Big Horn County, Montana, 5.8 miles N of Forty Mile Colony.

What county is Spear in?

Spear is in Big Horn County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Spear, MT?

The ZIP code for Spear is 59050.

What is the nearest town to Spear?

Forty Mile Colony, 5.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Spear?

Yes. The closest is Ranchester › South: I 90 Montana State Line - South, 14.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Spear?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Spear?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Spear?

About 16.5 inches (419 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Spear?

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

When is the best time to visit Spear?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Spear have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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