Sunlight, MT
Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Montana
Sunlight is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Montana. It is 3.5 miles SE of Cardwell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59721.
Sunlight at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 59721
- Nearest town
- Cardwell (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 45.9000, -112.0167
Weather in Sunlight now
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Sunlight weather by the hour
Sunlight weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunlight.
This week in Sunlight
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunlight
What is the weather usually like in Sunlight?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 11°F average low
- 10.8 inprecipitation per year · 274 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunlight: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOULDER, MT US (USC00241008), adjusted for the elevation of Sunlight.
Sunlight weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunlight through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 7 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 9:22 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:43 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:27 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| December | 8:01 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sunlight?
Sunlight has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 10.8 inches (274 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Sunlight 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 Sunlight
The closest live webcam is Butte › South-east, 26.1 miles W of Sunlight.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunlight.
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Questions about Sunlight
Where is Sunlight, MT?
Sunlight is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Montana, 3.5 miles SE of Cardwell.
What county is Sunlight in?
Sunlight is in Jefferson County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Sunlight, MT?
The ZIP code for Sunlight is 59721.
What is the nearest town to Sunlight?
Cardwell, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunlight?
Yes. The closest is Butte › South-east, 26.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunlight?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunlight?
December, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Sunlight?
About 10.8 inches (274 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sunlight?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sunlight?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunlight have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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