Summit, MT
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Montana
Summit is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Montana. It is 5.4 miles N of Virginia City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59755.
Summit at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 59755
- Nearest town
- Virginia City (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 45.2189, -111.9300
Weather in Summit now
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Summit weather by the hour
Summit weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Summit.
This week in Summit
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Summit
What is the weather usually like in Summit?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 14°F average low
- 15.7 inprecipitation per year · 398 mm
- 64.7 insnowfall per year · 164 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Summit: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VIRGINIA CITY, MT US (USC00248597), adjusted for the elevation of Summit.
Summit weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Summit through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 9:18 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:42 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 7:24 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| December | 7:58 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Summit?
Summit has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 15.7 inches (398 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 65 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Summit 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 Summit
The closest live webcam is Big Sky › West: Lone Peak Drive, 24.6 miles E of Summit.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Summit.
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Questions about Summit
Where is Summit, MT?
Summit is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Montana, 5.4 miles N of Virginia City.
What county is Summit in?
Summit is in Madison County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Summit, MT?
The ZIP code for Summit is 59755.
What is the nearest town to Summit?
Virginia City, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Summit?
Yes. The closest is Big Sky › West: Lone Peak Drive, 24.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Summit?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Summit?
December, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Summit?
About 15.7 inches (398 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Summit?
Yes, about 65 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Summit?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Summit have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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