Stark, MT

Unincorporated community in Mineral County, Montana

Stark is a small unincorporated community in Mineral County, Montana. It is 8.4 miles S of Alberton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59846.

Stark at a glance

State
Montana
County
Mineral County
ZIP code
59846
Nearest town
Alberton (8.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
47.1256, -114.5042

Weather in Stark now

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Stark weather by the hour

Stark weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Stark

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stark

What is the weather usually like in Stark?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°33°53°72°92°35°18°Jan40°20°Feb49°24°Mar58°30°Apr68°38°May75°44°Jun87°49°Jul87°47°Aug76°40°Sep58°30°Oct41°24°Nov33°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan1.5"Feb1.7"Mar1.7"Apr2.0"May2.2"Jun0.9"Jul0.9"Aug1.1"Sep1.6"Oct2.0"Nov1.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBERTON, MT US (USC00240075), adjusted for the elevation of Stark.

Stark weather month by month

January
35° 18°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 10.3 in of snow
February
40° 20°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 11.1 in of snow
March
49° 24°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.0 in of snow
April
58° 30°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
May
68° 38°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
75° 44°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
87° 49°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
87° 47°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
76° 40°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
58° 30°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
November
41° 24°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
December
33° 19°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 12.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Stark through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:17 AM5:17 PM8 h 59 min
February7:40 AM6:03 PM10 h 23 min
March7:48 AM7:45 PM11 h 56 min
April6:47 AM8:28 PM13 h 40 min
May5:59 AM9:08 PM15 h 9 min
June5:39 AM9:37 PM15 h 57 min
July5:56 AM9:31 PM15 h 35 min
August6:33 AM8:50 PM14 h 17 min
September7:14 AM7:51 PM12 h 37 min
October7:55 AM6:52 PM10 h 56 min
November7:40 AM5:04 PM9 h 24 min
December8:15 AM4:50 PM8 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Stark?

Stark has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 18.7 inches (474 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Stark 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 Stark

The closest live webcam is Missoula › South, 17.9 miles E of Stark.

Missoula › Southunknown · 17.9 mi EOn Windy
Arlee: Montanaunknown · 21.6 mi EOn Windy
Whitefish › North-east: Depot ParkWhitefish · 89.2 mi NOn Windy
Columbia Falls › North-west: Whitefish LakeColumbia Falls · 89.5 mi NOn Windy
Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse Dam Roadunknown · 89.6 mi NOn Windy
Flathead › Northunknown · 90.9 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Stark

Where is Stark, MT?

Stark is an unincorporated community in Mineral County, Montana, 8.4 miles S of Alberton.

What county is Stark in?

Stark is in Mineral County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Stark, MT?

The ZIP code for Stark is 59846.

What is the nearest town to Stark?

Alberton, 8.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Stark?

Yes. The closest is Missoula › South, 17.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Stark?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Stark?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Stark?

About 18.7 inches (474 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Stark?

Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Stark?

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

What climate does Stark have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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