Cardwell, Montana Weather
Cardwell, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cardwell, Jefferson County.
Full aviation weather for Cardwell is published on the Three Forks Airport (K9S5) page, 30 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 3 airfields within reach of Cardwell have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Cardwell: Bert Mooney Airport (KBTM) 43 km · Ruby Valley Field (KRVF) 45 km
Conditions reported at K9S5 describe the airfield itself. Weather 30 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Cardwell specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Cardwell.
About Cardwell, Montana
Cardwell lies beneath the vast Montana sky, a scatter of buildings embracing the rich, dark earth of the Jefferson Valley. It lies 29.7 miles east-south-east of Butte, MT (from Butte, MT: bearing 109°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east of Whitehall. The Tobacco Root Mountains, their peaks often dusted with the remnants of winter even into early summer, form a formidable and beautiful backdrop to the north and west, their slopes a patchwork of pine and scrub. To the east, the valley floor stretches out, a gentle inclination towards the meandering Jefferson River, its waters reflecting the boundless blue above. The air here, particularly in the quiet hours of dawn, carries a crispness that speaks of high plains and a certain untamed spirit, a feeling amplified by the broad, sun-washed vistas that define Cardwell's immediate surroundings. Founded in the late 19th century, Cardwell's early lifeblood was tied to the agricultural promise of this fertile valley, a legacy that continues to shape its economy today. Ranching and farming remain central, the fields yielding wheat, barley, and hay, their golden stalks a familiar sight under the summer sun. The Jefferson River, more than just a scenic element, has historically been a vital artery, supporting irrigation and providing a gentle rhythm to the lives of its inhabitants. While Cardwell might not boast grand monuments, its quiet strength lies in its enduring connection to the land, a place where the legacy of pioneers is felt in the enduring work of those who tend the soil and raise their families amidst the grandeur of the Montana landscape.
Live animated radar for Cardwell and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Cardwell, Jefferson County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.859927°N, 111.952488°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59721 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cardwell, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cardwell, Montana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cardwell includes coordinates 45.859927°N, 111.952488°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 59721. Telephone area code: 406. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
