Straw, MT
Unincorporated community in Fergus County, Montana
Straw is a small unincorporated community in Fergus County, Montana. It is 9.4 miles NE of Moore, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59418.
Straw at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Fergus County
- ZIP code
- 59418
- Nearest town
- Moore (9.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 46.8542, -109.7889
Weather in Straw now
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Straw weather by the hour
Straw weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Straw.
This week in Straw
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Straw
What is the weather usually like in Straw?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 15.9 inprecipitation per year · 404 mm
- 27.5 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Straw: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JUDITH GAP, MT US (USC00244538), adjusted for the elevation of Straw.
Straw weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Straw through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 55 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:33 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 4:32 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Straw?
Straw has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 15.9 inches (404 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Straw 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 Straw
The closest live webcam is Townsend › West: Elkhorn Mountains, 83.5 miles SW of Straw.
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Questions about Straw
Where is Straw, MT?
Straw is an unincorporated community in Fergus County, Montana, 9.4 miles NE of Moore.
What county is Straw in?
Straw is in Fergus County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Straw, MT?
The ZIP code for Straw is 59418.
What is the nearest town to Straw?
Moore, 9.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Straw?
Yes. The closest is Townsend › West: Elkhorn Mountains, 83.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Straw?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Straw?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Straw?
About 15.9 inches (404 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Straw?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Straw?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Straw have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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