Local weather forecast

Weather in Box Elder, MT

Updated 2026-09-26 10:45 local time · ZIP codes 59521

Sunny
Now50°F

Sunny

High / Low57° / 46°
Rain chance2%
Wind25 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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High Wind Warning issued September 25 at 9:48PM MDT until September 26 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Safety instructions

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny50°1% rain
12 PMOvercast53°9% rain
1 PMOvercast53°8% rain
2 PMSunny55°1% rain
3 PMOvercast56°8% rain
4 PMSunny56°1% rain
5 PMOvercast55°8% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy53°4% rain
7 PMSunny52°1% rain
8 PMClear57°1% rain
9 PMClear56°1% rain
10 PMClear52°2% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
57° 46°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 25 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
64° 43°Overcast
Rain 10%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
66° 50°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like41°F
Humidity32%
Pressure29.88 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind25 mph W
Wind gusts32 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:12 AM
Sunset07:10 PM
Moonrise06:54 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour8 PM · 57°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 43°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 23%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 32 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 41°F with winds near 25 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

57°F, 1% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 32 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 50°F, wind 25 mph, rain chance up to 9%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Box Elder

Montana weather varies from relatively dry plains to snowy mountain climates. Cold fronts, strong winds and large day-to-day temperature swings are common.

Box Elder is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 48.32°N latitude and 110.01°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Box Elder weather today

Sunny and 50°F in Box Elder, MT. Today's high is 57°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 25 mph with gusts near 32 mph. Relative humidity is 32%, pressure is 29.88 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Box Elder

Sunrise is at 07:12 AM and sunset is at 07:10 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 64°F and a low near 43°F. The maximum rain chance is 10%.

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