Sunset, MT
Unincorporated community in Missoula County, Montana
Sunset is a small unincorporated community in Missoula County, Montana. It is 6.5 miles SW of Potomac, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59823.
Sunset at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Missoula County
- ZIP code
- 59823
- Nearest town
- Potomac (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 46.9381, -113.4658
Weather in Sunset now
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Sunset weather by the hour
Sunset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset.
This week in Sunset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset
What is the weather usually like in Sunset?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 15.1 inprecipitation per year · 384 mm
- 51.8 insnowfall per year · 132 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POTOMAC, MT US (USC00246685), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset.
Sunset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:12 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:35 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 9:32 PM | 15 h 55 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 9:26 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:50 AM | 6:48 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:35 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 8:10 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sunset?
Sunset has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 15.1 inches (384 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sunset 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 Sunset
The closest live webcam is Arlee: Montana, 31.5 miles NW of Sunset.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset.
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Questions about Sunset
Where is Sunset, MT?
Sunset is an unincorporated community in Missoula County, Montana, 6.5 miles SW of Potomac.
What county is Sunset in?
Sunset is in Missoula County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset, MT?
The ZIP code for Sunset is 59823.
What is the nearest town to Sunset?
Potomac, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset?
Yes. The closest is Arlee: Montana, 31.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset?
About 15.1 inches (384 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sunset?
Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunset?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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