Sphinx, MT

Unincorporated community in Park County, Montana

Sphinx is a small unincorporated community in Park County, Montana. It is 4.7 miles SE of Corwin Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59027.

Sphinx at a glance

State
Montana
County
Park County
ZIP code
59027
Nearest town
Corwin Springs (4.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.1711, -110.8772

Weather in Sphinx now

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Sphinx weather by the hour

Sphinx weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sphinx

What is the weather usually like in Sphinx?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°32°52°72°92°35°17°Jan38°18°Feb49°25°Mar57°32°Apr67°39°May77°46°Jun87°53°Jul86°52°Aug76°44°Sep60°34°Oct44°24°Nov34°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.6"Feb0.9"Mar0.9"Apr2.0"May1.9"Jun1.3"Jul1.0"Aug1.2"Sep1.5"Oct1.0"Nov0.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GARDINER, MT US (USC00243378), adjusted for the elevation of Sphinx.

Sphinx weather month by month

January
35° 17°F
0.8 in of rain
February
38° 18°F
0.6 in of rain
March
49° 25°F
0.9 in of rain
April
57° 32°F
0.9 in of rain
May
67° 39°F
2.0 in of rain
June
77° 46°F
1.9 in of rain
July
87° 53°F
1.3 in of rain
August
86° 52°F
1.0 in of rain
September
76° 44°F
1.2 in of rain
October
60° 34°F
1.5 in of rain
November
44° 24°F
1.0 in of rain
December
34° 17°F
0.8 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Sphinx through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:56 AM5:09 PM9 h 12 min
February7:22 AM5:52 PM10 h 30 min
March7:33 AM7:30 PM11 h 57 min
April6:36 AM8:10 PM13 h 34 min
May5:51 AM8:48 PM14 h 56 min
June5:33 AM9:14 PM15 h 40 min
July5:49 AM9:09 PM15 h 20 min
August6:23 AM8:32 PM14 h 8 min
September7:01 AM7:36 PM12 h 34 min
October7:38 AM6:40 PM11 h 1 min
November7:20 AM4:55 PM9 h 35 min
December7:53 AM4:43 PM8 h 49 min

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

What is the weather like in Sphinx?

Sphinx has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 13.9 inches (353 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Sphinx 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 Sphinx

The closest live webcam is Big Sky Meadow Village › North: Montana Whitewater Rafting & Zipline - Gallatin, 21.4 miles W of Sphinx.

Big Sky Meadow Village › North: Montana Whitewater Rafting & Zipline - GallatinBig Sky Meadow Village · 21.4 mi WOn Windy
Big Sky › West: Big Sky Meadow Villageunknown · 21.7 mi WOn Windy
Big Sky › North-west: Big Sky Town Centerunknown · 21.8 mi WOn Windy
Big Sky › North: Karst Stage Loopunknown · 22.1 mi WOn Windy
Big Sky › North: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport BZN - Blacktail Mountainunknown · 23.1 mi NWOn Windy
Big Sky: Big Sky RoadBig Sky · 25.3 mi WOn Windy
Big Sky: Lone Mountain TrailBig Sky · 25.3 mi WOn Windy
Big Sky: Lone Mountain TrailBig Sky · 25.4 mi WOn Windy
Big Sky › North-west: Spanish Peaks Mountain Clubunknown · 25.5 mi WOn Windy

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

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Map of Sphinx, MT

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Questions about Sphinx

Where is Sphinx, MT?

Sphinx is an unincorporated community in Park County, Montana, 4.7 miles SE of Corwin Springs.

What county is Sphinx in?

Sphinx is in Park County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Sphinx, MT?

The ZIP code for Sphinx is 59027.

What is the nearest town to Sphinx?

Corwin Springs, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sphinx?

Yes. The closest is Big Sky Meadow Village › North: Montana Whitewater Rafting & Zipline - Gallatin, 21.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sphinx?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Sphinx?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Sphinx?

About 13.9 inches (353 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sphinx?

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

When is the best time to visit Sphinx?

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

What climate does Sphinx have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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