Swiftcurrent, MT

Unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana

Swiftcurrent is a small unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana. It is 11.6 miles E of St. Mary, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59434.

Swiftcurrent at a glance

State
Montana
County
Glacier County
ZIP code
59434
Nearest town
St. Mary (11.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
48.7975, -113.6681

Weather in Swiftcurrent now

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Swiftcurrent weather by the hour

Swiftcurrent weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swiftcurrent

What is the weather usually like in Swiftcurrent?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°27°44°61°78°32°15°Jan31°15°Feb38°20°Mar46°28°Apr56°35°May63°42°Jun73°46°Jul73°44°Aug63°39°Sep49°32°Oct37°25°Nov31°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.1"Jan2.1"Feb2.5"Mar2.4"Apr2.8"May3.1"Jun1.2"Jul1.3"Aug1.6"Sep2.2"Oct2.7"Nov2.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST. MARY 1 SSW, MT US (USW00004130), adjusted for the elevation of Swiftcurrent.

Swiftcurrent weather month by month

January
32° 15°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
31° 15°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
38° 20°F
2.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
46° 28°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
56° 35°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
63° 42°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
73° 46°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
73° 44°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
63° 39°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
49° 32°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
37° 25°F
2.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
31° 17°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Swiftcurrent through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:20 AM5:08 PM8 h 47 min
February7:40 AM5:57 PM10 h 17 min
March7:45 AM7:41 PM11 h 56 min
April6:41 AM8:27 PM13 h 46 min
May5:50 AM9:11 PM15 h 20 min
June5:28 AM9:41 PM16 h 12 min
July5:46 AM9:35 PM15 h 49 min
August6:26 AM8:51 PM14 h 25 min
September7:10 AM7:49 PM12 h 38 min
October7:53 AM6:46 PM10 h 52 min
November7:42 AM4:56 PM9 h 14 min
December8:19 AM4:40 PM8 h 20 min

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

What is the weather like in Swiftcurrent?

Swiftcurrent has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).

It gets about 26.1 inches (663 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Swiftcurrent 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 Swiftcurrent

The closest live webcam is Glacier: Hidden Lake Trailhead, 7.4 miles S of Swiftcurrent.

Glacier: Hidden Lake Trailheadunknown · 7.4 mi SOn Windy
Glacierunknown · 7.4 mi SOn Windy
Glacier: Saint Mary Visitor Centerunknown · 11.0 mi EOn Windy
West Glacier › EastWest Glacier · 23.9 mi SWOn Windy
Apgar › North-east: Lake McDonaldApgar · 28.3 mi SWOn Windy
Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse Dam Roadunknown · 33.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swiftcurrent.

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Questions about Swiftcurrent

Where is Swiftcurrent, MT?

Swiftcurrent is an unincorporated community in Glacier County, Montana, 11.6 miles E of St. Mary.

What county is Swiftcurrent in?

Swiftcurrent is in Glacier County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Swiftcurrent, MT?

The ZIP code for Swiftcurrent is 59434.

What is the nearest town to Swiftcurrent?

St. Mary, 11.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Swiftcurrent?

Yes. The closest is Glacier: Hidden Lake Trailhead, 7.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Swiftcurrent?

August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).

What is the coldest month in Swiftcurrent?

February, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Swiftcurrent?

About 26.1 inches (663 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Swiftcurrent?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Swiftcurrent?

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

What climate does Swiftcurrent have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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