Essex, MT Weather & Growing Conditions
Tonight
25°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southeast wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 25°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 mph SSE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 39°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 25°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SSW | 3% |
| Thursday | 33°F | Chance Light Snow | 3 to 7 mph SW | 48% |
| Thursday Night | 29°F | Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy | 7 to 12 mph SW | 48% |
| Friday | 36°F | Partly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow | 8 to 12 mph SW | 33% |
| Friday Night | 32°F | Chance Rain And Snow | 8 to 16 mph SW | 33% |
| Saturday | 41°F | Partly Sunny | 2 to 8 mph SW | 9% |
| Saturday Night | 32°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 2 to 9 mph SSW | 51% |
| Sunday | 43°F | Chance Rain And Snow | 9 to 13 mph SW | 58% |
| Sunday Night | 32°F | Rain And Snow Likely | 6 to 15 mph SW | 58% |
| Monday | 40°F | Partly Sunny then Chance Rain And Snow | 1 to 6 mph WSW | 27% |
| Monday Night | 32°F | Chance Rain And Snow | 1 to 7 mph WSW | 27% |
| Tuesday | 41°F | Chance Rain And Snow | 3 to 7 mph WSW | 25% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Essex, MT
Last spring frost
May 9
First fall frost
Oct 1
Growing season
141 days
Hardiness zone
5a
Explore more for Essex, MT: full frost dates · planting calendar · Montana frost dates
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hungry Horse Dam, Mt (16.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.