Swan River, MT

Historical community (former settlement) in Flathead County, Montana

Swan River is a historical community (former settlement) in Flathead County, Montana. It is 1.4 miles SW of Bigfork, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59932.

Swan River at a glance

State
Montana
County
Flathead County
ZIP code
59932
Nearest town
Bigfork (1.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
48.0956, -114.0278

Weather in Swan River now

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Swan River weather by the hour

Swan River weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Swan River

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swan River

What is the weather usually like in Swan River?

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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°31°50°68°86°32°18°Jan37°19°Feb45°26°Mar55°32°Apr65°40°May71°47°Jun81°51°Jul81°49°Aug70°40°Sep56°31°Oct41°26°Nov33°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.2"Feb1.1"Mar1.8"Apr2.2"May3.6"Jun1.2"Jul0.9"Aug1.3"Sep1.5"Oct1.4"Nov1.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CRESTON, MT US (USC00242104), adjusted for the elevation of Swan River.

Swan River weather month by month

January
32° 18°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 13.8 in of snow
February
37° 19°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.0 in of snow
March
45° 26°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
April
55° 32°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
May
65° 40°F
2.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
71° 47°F
3.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
81° 51°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
81° 49°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
70° 40°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
56° 31°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
41° 26°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
December
33° 20°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 13.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Swan River through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:19 AM5:12 PM8 h 52 min
February7:40 AM6:00 PM10 h 19 min
March7:46 AM7:43 PM11 h 56 min
April6:43 AM8:28 PM13 h 44 min
May5:54 AM9:10 PM15 h 15 min
June5:33 AM9:39 PM16 h 6 min
July5:50 AM9:33 PM15 h 43 min
August6:29 AM8:51 PM14 h 21 min
September7:12 AM7:50 PM12 h 38 min
October7:54 AM6:49 PM10 h 54 min
November7:41 AM4:59 PM9 h 18 min
December8:17 AM4:44 PM8 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Swan River?

Swan River has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 19.3 inches (489 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Swan River 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 Swan River

The closest live webcam is Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse Dam Road, 20.1 miles N of Swan River.

Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse Dam Roadunknown · 20.1 mi NOn Windy
Flathead › Northunknown · 23.6 mi NEOn Windy
Whitefish › North-east: Depot ParkWhitefish · 26.1 mi NWOn Windy
Columbia Falls › North-west: Whitefish LakeColumbia Falls · 26.7 mi NWOn Windy
Apgar › North-east: Lake McDonaldApgar · 26.9 mi NOn Windy
West Glacier › EastWest Glacier · 29.9 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swan River.

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Questions about Swan River

Where is Swan River, MT?

Swan River is a historical community (former settlement) in Flathead County, Montana, 1.4 miles SW of Bigfork.

What county is Swan River in?

Swan River is in Flathead County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Swan River, MT?

The ZIP code for Swan River is 59932.

What is the nearest town to Swan River?

Bigfork, 1.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Swan River?

Yes. The closest is Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse Dam Road, 20.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Swan River?

August, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Swan River?

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

How much does it rain in Swan River?

About 19.3 inches (489 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Swan River?

Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Swan River?

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

What climate does Swan River have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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