Frenchtown, Montana Weather
Frenchtown, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Frenchtown, Missoula County.
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About Frenchtown, Montana
Frenchtown unfolds with a gentle grace along the valley floor, a verdant quilt stitched by the meandering Jocko River and the wider, grander expanse of the Missoula. It lies 14.9 miles north-west of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 312°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-west of Wye. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, rise to meet a sky that often blazes with an impossible blue, or softens into twilight hues of lavender and rose, painting the cottonwood-lined banks in ephemeral light. The air here carries the clean scent of pine from the surrounding slopes, mingled with the earthy aroma of fertile soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at the core of this Montana settlement. The rhythm of Frenchtown is one of quiet diligence, a steady hum of life played out against the vast, dramatic backdrop of the Northern Rockies. The history of Frenchtown is as deeply rooted as the ancient cottonwoods that grace its riverbanks, a legacy interwoven with the fur traders who first navigated these waters and the homesteaders who coaxed sustenance from this rich earth. For generations, the economy has drawn strength from the land, with agriculture, particularly hay and livestock, forming the backbone of its prosperity, though the modern era has seen a diversification into small businesses and services catering to the growing population drawn to Frenchtown's undeniable charm. The Jocko River, a vital artery of life and recreation, offers its cool embrace for summer diversions, its banks a favored spot for quiet contemplation or the cheerful splash of children at play. Frenchtown, with its enduring connection to the natural world and its forward-looking spirit, continues to cultivate a unique sense of place.
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| Location | Frenchtown, Missoula County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.014922°N, 114.229839°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59834 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Frenchtown, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Frenchtown, 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 Frenchtown includes coordinates 47.014922°N, 114.229839°W, situated in Missoula County. ZIP code 59834. 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.
