Piltzville, Montana Weather
Piltzville, Montana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Piltzville, Missoula County.
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About Piltzville, Montana
Piltzville lies in a broad, sun-drenched valley, cradled by the imposing shoulders of the Rocky Mountains. It lies 6.3 miles east of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 97°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east of Orchard Homes. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, rising from the meandering flow of the Bitterroot River, its waters a cool, clear ribbon reflecting the immense Montana sky. Sagebrush and hardy grasses carpet the lower slopes, giving way to stands of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir as the terrain ascends, their needles whispering secrets on the prevailing wind. The air itself possesses a crisp, invigorating quality, especially in the early morning when a pearly mist often clings to the valley floor, softening the sharp edges of the distant peaks. The economic life of Piltzville has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with ranching and agriculture forming the bedrock of its prosperity, the hayfields stretching in emerald swathes under the summer sun. Historically, timber played a significant role, and the echoes of logging operations can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the older buildings. While the pace of life in Piltzville remains resolutely unhurried, a quiet industriousness hums beneath the surface, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their home in this corner of Missoula County. The nearby national forest lands offer a vast playground for outdoor pursuits, drawing a steady stream of visitors who come to hike, fish, and simply breathe the untamed air.
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| Location | Piltzville, Missoula County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 46.861315°N, 113.862603°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 59802 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Piltzville, Montana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Piltzville, 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 Piltzville includes coordinates 46.861315°N, 113.862603°W, situated in Missoula County. ZIP code 59802. 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.
