Clinton, Montana Weather
Clinton, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Clinton, Missoula County.
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About Clinton, Montana
Clinton lies at the confluence of the Clark Fork River and Lolo Creek, a verdant valley floor cradled by the rising slopes of the Northern Rockies. It lies 15.1 miles east-south-east of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 118°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-east of Turah. The air here carries the crisp, pine-scented breath of high country, especially after a rain, when the very stones of the road seem to exhale a cool, damp perfume. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a shimmering silver in the breeze, line the riverbanks, their roots anchoring the rich, dark soil against the seasonal surge of water. The landscape is a study in contrasts: the broad, patient sweep of the river against the jagged, ancient teeth of the surrounding mountains, their peaks often dusted with snow even into the early summer months. The light here has a particular quality, a softened gold that spills across the valley in the late afternoon, lending a quiet majesty to even the most ordinary structures. Historically, Clinton was a vital stop for travelers and a hub for the timber industry, its fortunes tied to the bounty of the surrounding forests. The railroad played a significant role in its development, bringing goods and people through this remote stretch of western Montana. While logging remains a presence, the local economy has diversified, with the natural beauty of the area drawing in those seeking recreation and a more serene way of life. The proximity to the vast wilderness areas, including the famed Lolo National Forest, shapes the character of Clinton. It’s a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace, and the enduring spirit of the frontier still whispers on the wind that sweeps down from the high country.
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| Location | Clinton, Missoula County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 46.769094°N, 113.712596°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59825 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Clinton, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clinton, Montana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Clinton includes coordinates 46.769094°N, 113.712596°W, situated in Missoula County. ZIP code 59825. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
