Three Forks, MT

Unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana

Three Forks is a small unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana. It is 4.4 miles NE of Pleasant Valley Colony, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59480.

Three Forks at a glance

State
Montana
County
Cascade County
ZIP code
59480
Nearest town
Pleasant Valley Colony (4.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
47.2817, -111.0894

Weather in Three Forks now

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Three Forks weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Three Forks

What is the weather usually like in Three Forks?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°31°50°69°88°37°17°Jan38°17°Feb46°23°Mar55°31°Apr64°38°May71°46°Jun82°52°Jul83°51°Aug72°43°Sep57°34°Oct44°25°Nov37°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan0.9"Feb1.3"Mar2.5"Apr2.9"May3.7"Jun1.8"Jul1.5"Aug2.1"Sep1.7"Oct1.2"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RAYNESFORD 2 NNW, MT US (USC00246902), adjusted for the elevation of Three Forks.

Three Forks weather month by month

January
37° 17°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
38° 17°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
46° 23°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
55° 31°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
64° 38°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
71° 46°F
3.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
82° 52°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
83° 51°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
72° 43°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
57° 34°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
44° 25°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
37° 17°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Three Forks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:04 AM5:03 PM8 h 58 min
February7:27 AM5:49 PM10 h 22 min
March7:34 AM7:31 PM11 h 56 min
April6:33 AM8:15 PM13 h 41 min
May5:45 AM8:55 PM15 h 10 min
June5:25 AM9:24 PM15 h 58 min
July5:42 AM9:18 PM15 h 36 min
August6:19 AM8:37 PM14 h 17 min
September7:00 AM7:38 PM12 h 37 min
October7:41 AM6:38 PM10 h 56 min
November7:27 AM4:50 PM9 h 23 min
December8:02 AM4:36 PM8 h 33 min

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

What is the weather like in Three Forks?

Three Forks has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-9°C).

It gets about 21.6 inches (549 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Three Forks 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 Three Forks

The closest live webcam is Great Falls, 18.1 miles NW of Three Forks.

Great FallsGreat Falls · 18.1 mi NWOn Windy
Townsend › West: Elkhorn MountainsTownsend · 63.7 mi SOn Windy
Lincoln › South-west: Main StreetLincoln · 78.2 mi WOn Windy
Lincoln › South-east: Main StreetLincoln · 78.2 mi WOn Windy
Gallatin: Bridger Bowl Ski Areaunknown · 101.6 mi SOn Windy
Bozeman › NorthBozeman · 102.5 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Three Forks.

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Questions about Three Forks

Where is Three Forks, MT?

Three Forks is an unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana, 4.4 miles NE of Pleasant Valley Colony.

What county is Three Forks in?

Three Forks is in Cascade County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Three Forks, MT?

The ZIP code for Three Forks is 59480.

What is the nearest town to Three Forks?

Pleasant Valley Colony, 4.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Three Forks?

Yes. The closest is Great Falls, 18.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Three Forks?

August, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Three Forks?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Three Forks?

About 21.6 inches (549 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Three Forks?

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

When is the best time to visit Three Forks?

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

What climate does Three Forks have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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