Three Forks, MT

Unincorporated community in Flathead County, Montana

Three Forks is a small unincorporated community in Flathead County, Montana. It is 12.2 miles NW of Snowslip, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59936.

Three Forks at a glance

State
Montana
County
Flathead County
ZIP code
59936
Nearest town
Snowslip (12.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
48.1136, -113.3078

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)

8°26°44°61°79°30°13°Jan31°13°Feb37°19°Mar46°26°Apr56°34°May64°41°Jun74°46°Jul74°44°Aug63°38°Sep50°29°Oct36°22°Nov29°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.1"Jan2.6"Feb2.6"Mar2.2"Apr2.9"May4.0"Jun1.5"Jul1.5"Aug2.2"Sep2.6"Oct2.8"Nov2.6"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 E GLACIER, MT US (USC00242629), adjusted for the elevation of Three Forks.

Three Forks weather month by month

January
30° 13°F
3.1 in of rain
February
31° 13°F
2.6 in of rain
March
37° 19°F
2.6 in of rain
April
46° 26°F
2.2 in of rain
May
56° 34°F
2.9 in of rain
June
64° 41°F
4.0 in of rain
July
74° 46°F
1.5 in of rain
August
74° 44°F
1.5 in of rain
September
63° 38°F
2.2 in of rain
October
50° 29°F
2.6 in of rain
November
36° 22°F
2.8 in of rain
December
29° 15°F
2.6 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Three Forks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:16 AM5:09 PM8 h 52 min
February7:37 AM5:57 PM10 h 19 min
March7:43 AM7:40 PM11 h 56 min
April6:41 AM8:25 PM13 h 44 min
May5:51 AM9:07 PM15 h 15 min
June5:30 AM9:37 PM16 h 6 min
July5:47 AM9:30 PM15 h 43 min
August6:26 AM8:48 PM14 h 21 min
September7:09 AM7:47 PM12 h 38 min
October7:51 AM6:46 PM10 h 54 min
November7:38 AM4:57 PM9 h 18 min
December8:15 AM4:41 PM8 h 26 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 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).

It gets about 30.4 inches (773 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August.

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 Flathead › North, 18.9 miles NW of Three Forks.

Flathead › Northunknown · 18.9 mi NWOn Windy
Hungry Horse: Hungry Horse Dam Roadunknown · 38.9 mi NWOn Windy
West Glacier › EastWest Glacier · 42.6 mi NWOn Windy
Apgar › North-east: Lake McDonaldApgar · 43.3 mi NWOn Windy
Glacier: Saint Mary Visitor Centerunknown · 44.2 mi NOn Windy
Glacier: Hidden Lake Trailheadunknown · 44.4 mi NWOn 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 Flathead County, Montana, 12.2 miles NW of Snowslip.

What county is Three Forks in?

Three Forks is in Flathead County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Three Forks, MT?

The ZIP code for Three Forks is 59936.

What is the nearest town to Three Forks?

Snowslip, 12.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Three Forks?

Yes. The closest is Flathead › North, 18.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Three Forks?

August, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).

What is the coldest month in Three Forks?

February, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Three Forks?

About 30.4 inches (773 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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