Tarkio, MT
Unincorporated community in Mineral County, Montana
Tarkio is a small unincorporated community in Mineral County, Montana. It is 7.2 miles E of Cyr, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59872.
Tarkio at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Mineral County
- ZIP code
- 59872
- Nearest town
- Cyr (7.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 47.0214, -114.7381
Weather in Tarkio now
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Tarkio weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tarkio.
This week in Tarkio
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tarkio
What is the weather usually like in Tarkio?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 18.7 inprecipitation per year · 474 mm
- 49.4 insnowfall per year · 125 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tarkio: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBERTON, MT US (USC00240075), adjusted for the elevation of Tarkio.
Tarkio weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tarkio through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:18 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 0 min |
| February | 7:41 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 9:37 PM | 15 h 56 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 9:32 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:56 AM | 6:53 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:41 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 8:16 AM | 4:52 PM | 8 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Tarkio?
Tarkio has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 18.7 inches (474 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tarkio 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 Tarkio
The closest live webcam is Missoula › South, 27.9 miles E of Tarkio.
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Questions about Tarkio
Where is Tarkio, MT?
Tarkio is an unincorporated community in Mineral County, Montana, 7.2 miles E of Cyr.
What county is Tarkio in?
Tarkio is in Mineral County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Tarkio, MT?
The ZIP code for Tarkio is 59872.
What is the nearest town to Tarkio?
Cyr, 7.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tarkio?
Yes. The closest is Missoula › South, 27.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tarkio?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Tarkio?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Tarkio?
About 18.7 inches (474 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Tarkio?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tarkio?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tarkio have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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