Squaw Gap, ND

Unincorporated community in McKenzie County, North Dakota

Squaw Gap is a small unincorporated community in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It is 15.8 miles NW of Crane, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59270.

Squaw Gap at a glance

State
North Dakota
County
McKenzie County
ZIP code
59270
Nearest town
Crane (15.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.4889, -103.9269

Weather in Squaw Gap now

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Squaw Gap weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Squaw Gap

What is the weather usually like in Squaw Gap?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

2°24°46°68°90°26°7°Jan31°10°Feb43°20°Mar56°30°Apr67°41°May76°51°Jun85°56°Jul84°55°Aug73°45°Sep56°33°Oct40°20°Nov29°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.4"Feb0.6"Mar1.4"Apr2.5"May2.8"Jun2.3"Jul1.4"Aug1.6"Sep1.3"Oct0.6"Nov0.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TROTTERS 3 SSE, ND US (USC00328812), adjusted for the elevation of Squaw Gap.

Squaw Gap weather month by month

January
26° 7°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
February
31° 10°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
March
43° 20°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
April
56° 30°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
May
67° 41°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
June
76° 51°F
2.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 56°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
84° 55°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
73° 45°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
56° 33°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
November
40° 20°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
December
29° 11°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Squaw Gap through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:36 AM5:33 PM8 h 57 min
February7:58 AM6:20 PM10 h 22 min
March8:06 AM8:02 PM11 h 56 min
April7:04 AM8:46 PM13 h 42 min
May6:16 AM9:27 PM15 h 11 min
June5:55 AM9:56 PM16 h 0 min
July6:12 AM9:50 PM15 h 38 min
August6:50 AM9:09 PM14 h 18 min
September7:32 AM8:09 PM12 h 37 min
October8:13 AM7:09 PM10 h 56 min
November7:59 AM5:21 PM9 h 22 min
December8:35 AM5:06 PM8 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Squaw Gap?

Squaw Gap has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).

It gets about 15.7 inches (400 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Squaw Gap 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 Squaw Gap

The closest live webcam is Grassy Butte, 32.1 miles E of Squaw Gap.

Grassy ButteGrassy Butte · 32.1 mi EOn Windy
Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature TrailMedora · 48.1 mi SEOn Windy
Killdeer › North: RoundaboutKilldeer · 55.4 mi EOn Windy
MarmarthMarmarth · 82.2 mi SOn Windy
MinotMinot · 133.5 mi NEOn Windy
Colony › South: US 212 - SouthColony · 180.0 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Squaw Gap.

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Questions about Squaw Gap

Where is Squaw Gap, ND?

Squaw Gap is an unincorporated community in McKenzie County, North Dakota, 15.8 miles NW of Crane.

What county is Squaw Gap in?

Squaw Gap is in McKenzie County, North Dakota.

What is the ZIP code of Squaw Gap, ND?

The ZIP code for Squaw Gap is 59270.

What is the nearest town to Squaw Gap?

Crane, 15.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Squaw Gap?

Yes. The closest is Grassy Butte, 32.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Squaw Gap?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Squaw Gap?

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

How much does it rain in Squaw Gap?

About 15.7 inches (400 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Squaw Gap?

Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Squaw Gap?

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

What climate does Squaw Gap have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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