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Essex, MT Weather

It is 34°F in Essex, MT, observed at 1 AM MDT. Today: Mostly Sunny, high 50°F, low 29°F. Hourly and 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (MDT).

Essex, MT current weather

34°F

Partly Cloudy

H 50° / L 29°Feels like 34°

  • No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Essex US-2 MP 179.9 (0.3 mi away), 10/31/2026, 1:00 AM MDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 11:27 PM PT

  1. Now34°
  2. 2 AM33°
  3. 3 AM32°
  4. 4 AM31°
  5. 5 AM31°
  6. 6 AM31°
  7. 7 AM29°
  8. 8 AM30°
  9. 9 AM31°
  10. 10 AM35°
  11. 11 AM39°
  12. 12 PM43°
  13. 1 PM46°
  14. 2 PM48°
  15. 3 PM49°
  16. 4 PM48°
  17. 5 PM47°
  18. 6 PM44°
  19. 7 PM39°
  20. 8 PM37°
  21. 9 PM36°
  22. 10 PM36°
  23. 11 PM35°
  24. 12 AM35°Sun
  25. 1 AM34°
  26. 1 AM34°
  27. 2 AM34°
  28. 3 AM33°
  29. 4 AM32°
  30. 5 AM32°
  31. 6 AM31°
  32. 7 AM32°
  33. 8 AM33°
  34. 9 AM37°
  35. 10 AM41°17%
  36. 11 AM43°38%
  37. 12 PM45°41%
  38. 1 PM47°34%
  39. 2 PM46°22%
  40. 3 PM46°14%
  41. 4 PM45°
  42. 5 PM42°13%
  43. 6 PM39°13%
  44. 7 PM37°13%
  45. 8 PM36°13%
  46. 9 PM35°13%
  47. 10 PM34°13%
  48. 11 PM34°

7-day forecast

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  • Today10/31Low 29°High 50°

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. East northeast wind around 1 mph.

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East southeast wind around 1 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Sun11/141% chance of precipitationLow 29°High 48°

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 48. North northeast wind around 1 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind around 1 mph.

    Chance Rain And Snow
  • Mon11/2Low 27°High 45°

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Tue11/3Low 30°High 48°

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Partly Sunny
  • Wed11/415% chance of precipitationLow 30°High 50°

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Thu11/535% chance of precipitationLow 31°High 48°

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Slight Chance Light Snow
  • Fri11/652% chance of precipitationLow High 45°

    Friday: A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    Chance Light Snow

Forecast for 48.285, -113.610 from the NWS MSO office, updated 10/30/2026, 11:27 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now34°Partly Cloudy2%0 mph
  2. 2 AM33°Partly Cloudy1%0 mph
  3. 3 AM32°Partly Cloudy1%0 mph
  4. 4 AM31°Partly Cloudy1%1 mph
  5. 5 AM31°Partly Cloudy1%1 mph
  6. 6 AM31°Mostly Sunny1%1 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Essex, MT right now?
The latest observation from Essex US-2 MP 179.9 was 34°F, reported at 10/31/2026, 1:00 AM MDT.
What is the high temperature today in Essex, MT?
The National Weather Service forecast for saturday calls for a high near 50°F. Mostly Sunny.
Will it rain in Essex, MT in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Essex, MT today?
Sunrise is about 8:19 AM MDT and sunset is about 6:16 PM MDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Essex, MT?
At Hungry Horse Dam, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 52°F and the normal low is 35°F.

Nearby hazards

Montana hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

Drought

By county

Flathead County, week of 10/27/2026

2% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
8:19 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Daylight
9 hr 58 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 73% lit
First light (civil dawn)
7:46 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:49 PM
Moonrise
11:04 PM
Moonset
2:43 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 52°, low 35°, precipitation 3.52 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Hungry Horse Dam, 19 mi away.

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