Welch, MT

Unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Montana

Welch is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Montana. It is 5.9 miles S of Rader Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59759.

Welch at a glance

State
Montana
County
Jefferson County
ZIP code
59759
Nearest town
Rader Creek (5.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
45.9311, -112.3142

Weather in Welch now

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Welch weather by the hour

Welch weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Welch

What is the weather usually like in Welch?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

2°23°44°65°86°32°8°Jan35°10°Feb44°19°Mar51°26°Apr61°34°May70°41°Jun81°46°Jul80°44°Aug69°37°Sep54°27°Oct40°15°Nov31°7°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb0.6"Mar1.3"Apr2.0"May2.4"Jun1.2"Jul1.3"Aug1.1"Sep0.8"Oct0.6"Nov0.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUTTE BERT MOONEY AP, MT US (USW00024135), adjusted for the elevation of Welch.

Welch weather month by month

January
32° 8°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
35° 10°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
44° 19°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
51° 26°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
61° 34°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
70° 41°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
81° 46°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
80° 44°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
69° 37°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
54° 27°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
40° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
31° 7°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Welch through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:04 AM5:12 PM9 h 7 min
February7:29 AM5:57 PM10 h 27 min
March7:39 AM7:36 PM11 h 57 min
April6:40 AM8:17 PM13 h 36 min
May5:55 AM8:56 PM15 h 1 min
June5:36 AM9:23 PM15 h 47 min
July5:52 AM9:18 PM15 h 26 min
August6:27 AM8:39 PM14 h 11 min
September7:06 AM7:42 PM12 h 35 min
October7:45 AM6:44 PM10 h 59 min
November7:28 AM4:59 PM9 h 31 min
December8:02 AM4:46 PM8 h 44 min

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

What is the weather like in Welch?

Welch has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).

It gets about 12.8 inches (324 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Welch 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 Welch

The closest live webcam is Butte › South-east, 11.8 miles NW of Welch.

Butte › South-eastButte · 11.8 mi NWOn Windy
Anaconda › SouthAnaconda · 30.4 mi NWOn Windy
Townsend › West: Elkhorn MountainsTownsend · 53.5 mi NEOn Windy
Belgrade › North: Airport RoadBelgrade · 56.8 mi EOn Windy
Belgrade › North-east: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport BZNBelgrade · 57.0 mi EOn Windy
Big Sky › South-west: Moonlight Basinunknown · 61.1 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Welch

Where is Welch, MT?

Welch is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Montana, 5.9 miles S of Rader Creek.

What county is Welch in?

Welch is in Jefferson County, Montana.

What is the ZIP code of Welch, MT?

The ZIP code for Welch is 59759.

What is the nearest town to Welch?

Rader Creek, 5.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Welch?

Yes. The closest is Butte › South-east, 11.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Welch?

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

What is the coldest month in Welch?

December, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Welch?

About 12.8 inches (324 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Welch?

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

When is the best time to visit Welch?

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

What climate does Welch have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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