Star, MT

Unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana

Star is a small unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana. It is 5.1 miles NE of Starr School, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59417.

Star at a glance

State
Montana
County
Glacier County
ZIP code
59417
Nearest town
Starr School (5.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
48.5442, -113.2111

Weather in Star now

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Star weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Star

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Star

What is the weather usually like in Star?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

8°26°44°61°79°30°13°Jan31°13°Feb37°19°Mar46°26°Apr56°34°May64°41°Jun74°46°Jul74°44°Aug63°38°Sep50°29°Oct36°22°Nov29°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb2.6"Mar2.2"Apr2.9"May4.0"Jun1.5"Jul1.5"Aug2.2"Sep2.6"Oct2.8"Nov2.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station E GLACIER, MT US (USC00242629), adjusted for the elevation of Star.

Star weather month by month

January
30° 13°F
3.1 in of rain
February
31° 13°F
2.6 in of rain
March
37° 19°F
2.6 in of rain
April
46° 26°F
2.2 in of rain
May
56° 34°F
2.9 in of rain
June
64° 41°F
4.0 in of rain
July
74° 46°F
1.5 in of rain
August
74° 44°F
1.5 in of rain
September
63° 38°F
2.2 in of rain
October
50° 29°F
2.6 in of rain
November
36° 22°F
2.8 in of rain
December
29° 15°F
2.6 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Star through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:17 AM5:07 PM8 h 49 min
February7:37 AM5:55 PM10 h 18 min
March7:43 AM7:39 PM11 h 56 min
April6:39 AM8:25 PM13 h 45 min
May5:49 AM9:08 PM15 h 18 min
June5:28 AM9:38 PM16 h 10 min
July5:45 AM9:32 PM15 h 46 min
August6:25 AM8:49 PM14 h 23 min
September7:08 AM7:47 PM12 h 38 min
October7:51 AM6:45 PM10 h 53 min
November7:39 AM4:55 PM9 h 15 min
December8:16 AM4:39 PM8 h 23 min

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

What is the weather like in Star?

Star has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).

It gets about 30.4 inches (773 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Star 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 Star

The closest live webcam is Glacier: Saint Mary Visitor Center, 17.5 miles NW of Star.

Glacier: Saint Mary Visitor Centerunknown · 17.5 mi NWOn Windy
Flathead › Northunknown · 25.2 mi SWOn Windy
Glacier: Hidden Lake Trailheadunknown · 25.4 mi NWOn Windy
Glacierunknown · 25.4 mi NWOn Windy
West Glacier › EastWest Glacier · 35.8 mi WOn Windy
Apgar › North-east: Lake McDonaldApgar · 39.4 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Star

Where is Star, MT?

Star is an unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana, 5.1 miles NE of Starr School.

What county is Star in?

Star is in Glacier County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Star, MT?

The ZIP code for Star is 59417.

What is the nearest town to Star?

Starr School, 5.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Star?

Yes. The closest is Glacier: Saint Mary Visitor Center, 17.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Star?

August, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).

What is the coldest month in Star?

February, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Star?

About 30.4 inches (773 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Star?

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

When is the best time to visit Star?

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

What climate does Star have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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