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    Forecast Overview

    • Sun May 5 
      50°F 36°F
      10°C 2°C
      Chance of rain in the afternoon. Chance of snow late at night.

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    • Mon May 6 
      43°F 28°F
      6°C -2°C
      Chance of light snow at various times.

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    • Tue May 7 
      36°F 27°F
      2°C -3°C
      Chance of snow all day.

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    • Wed May 8 
      41°F 28°F
      5°C -2°C
      Chance of light snow before sunrise and in the afternoon.

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    • Thu May 9 
      48°F 27°F
      9°C -3°C
      Chance of light rain/snow in the morning.

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    • Fri May 10 
      59°F 28°F
      15°C -2°C
      Sunny skies.

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    • Sat May 11 
      66°F 37°F
      19°C 3°C
      Sunny skies.

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    • Sun May 12 
      68°F 43°F
      20°C 6°C
      Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds.

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    • Mon May 13 
      68°F 45°F
      20°C 7°C
      Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds.

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    • Tue May 14 
      63°F 41°F
      17°C 5°C
      Considerable cloudiness.

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    • Wed May 15 
      50°F 32°F
      10°C 0°C
      More clouds than sun.

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    • Thu May 16 
      46°F 28°F
      8°C -2°C
      Chance of light snow all day.

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    • Fri May 17 
      55°F 32°F
      13°C -0°C
      Chance of light snow in the morning.

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    • Sat May 18 
      63°F 36°F
      17°C 2°C
      Times of sun and clouds.

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    Detailed Forecast

    Sunday, May 5sunrise: 06:17 sunset: 20:50

       Low around 35°F  (2°C), high around 51°F  (10°C).
    Chance of rain early in the afternoon (between 12 pm and 3 pm). Chance of snow late at night (after 9 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.06 in (1.625 mm).
    Overcast skies.
    Wind: 7 mph (11 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Overcast.37°F
    (3°C)
    3 mph
    (6 km/h)
    81%0.323%
    03:00
    06:00
    Overcast.38°F
    (3°C)
    2 mph
    (3 km/h)
    80%0.319%
    06:00
    09:00
    Overcast.42°F
    (5°C)
    2 mph
    (2 km/h)
    75%0.316%
    09:00
    12:00
    Overcast. Precipitation: 0.05 in
    (1.3125 mm).
    43°F
    (6°C)
    3 mph
    (6 km/h)
    85%0.318%
    12:00
    15:00
    Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.0625 mm).
    50°F
    (10°C)
    6 mph
    (10 km/h)
    59%0.309%
    15:00
    18:00
    Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.125 mm).
    45°F
    (7°C)
    7 mph
    (11 km/h)
    69%0.304%
    18:00
    21:00
    Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.0625 mm).
    39°F
    (4°C)
    7 mph
    (11 km/h)
    87%0.301%
    21:00
    00:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.0625 mm).
    36°F
    (2°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    88%0.299%

    Monday, May 6sunrise: 06:15 sunset: 20:51

       Low around 28°F  (-2°C), high around 44°F  (6°C).
    Chance of light snow all night and all morning (until 12 pm) and in the evening (from 6 pm to 9 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.06 in (1.5625 mm).
    Considerable cloudiness.
    Wind: 12 mph (20 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.25 mm).
    34°F
    (1°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    92%0.298%
    03:00
    06:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.25 mm).
    31°F
    (-1°C)
    6 mph
    (10 km/h)
    93%0.297%
    06:00
    09:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.1875 mm).
    35°F
    (2°C)
    6 mph
    (10 km/h)
    70%0.295%
    09:00
    12:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.1875 mm).
    39°F
    (4°C)
    11 mph
    (17 km/h)
    58%0.293%
    12:00
    15:00
    Times of sun and clouds. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.25 mm).
    43°F
    (6°C)
    12 mph
    (20 km/h)
    54%0.289%
    15:00
    18:00
    Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.1875 mm).
    40°F
    (5°C)
    12 mph
    (19 km/h)
    59%0.286%
    18:00
    21:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.125 mm).
    33°F
    (1°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    82%0.285%
    21:00
    00:00
    Clear. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.125 mm).
    28°F
    (-2°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    85%0.285%

    Tuesday, May 7sunrise: 06:14 sunset: 20:52

       Low around 26°F  (-3°C), high around 36°F  (2°C).
    Chance of snow all day. Estimated precipitation: 0.23 in (5.75 mm).
    Overcast skies.
    Wind: 13 mph (21 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.25 mm).
    29°F
    (-2°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    90%0.285%
    03:00
    06:00
    Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0.02 in
    (0.625 mm).
    26°F
    (-3°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    83%0.286%
    06:00
    09:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.1875 mm).
    31°F
    (-0°C)
    11 mph
    (18 km/h)
    60%0.287%
    09:00
    12:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.25 mm).
    35°F
    (2°C)
    13 mph
    (21 km/h)
    57%0.286%
    12:00
    15:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in
    (0.5625 mm).
    35°F
    (2°C)
    13 mph
    (21 km/h)
    64%0.286%
    15:00
    18:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.03 in
    (0.875 mm).
    35°F
    (1°C)
    10 mph
    (16 km/h)
    73%0.287%
    18:00
    21:00
    Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.05 in
    (1.375 mm).
    32°F
    (0°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    89%0.288%
    21:00
    00:00
    Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.06 in
    (1.625 mm).
    31°F
    (-0°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    94%0.291%

    Wednesday, May 8sunrise: 06:12 sunset: 20:54

       Low around 29°F  (-2°C), high around 41°F  (5°C).
    Chance of light snow between midnight and 3 am and during the afternoon (between 12 pm and 6 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.08 in (2.125 mm).
    Mostly cloudy skies.
    Wind: 6 mph (10 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in
    (0.625 mm).
    29°F
    (-2°C)
    6 mph
    (10 km/h)
    91%0.292%
    03:00
    06:00
    Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.25 mm).
    30°F
    (-1°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    89%0.293%
    06:00
    09:00
    Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.125 mm).
    33°F
    (1°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    73%0.293%
    09:00
    12:00
    Considerable cloudiness. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.125 mm).
    39°F
    (4°C)
    5 mph
    (9 km/h)
    65%0.294%
    12:00
    15:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.125 mm).
    40°F
    (5°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    71%0.295%
    15:00
    18:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in
    (0.625 mm).
    39°F
    (4°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    76%0.297%
    18:00
    21:00
    Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.25 mm).
    33°F
    (0°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    93%0.297%
    21:00
    00:00
    Times of clear skies and clouds.29°F
    (-2°C)
    4 mph
    (7 km/h)
    93%0.297%

    Thursday, May 9sunrise: 06:11 sunset: 20:55

       Low around 27°F  (-3°C), high around 48°F  (9°C).
    Chance of light rain in the morning (between 9 am and 12 pm). Chance of light snow early in the morning (until 9 am). Estimated precipitation: 0.03 in (0.8125 mm).
    Considerable cloudiness.
    Wind: 6 mph (10 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.0625 mm).
    32°F
    (-0°C)
    2 mph
    (4 km/h)
    95%0.297%
    03:00
    06:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.125 mm).
    33°F
    (0°C)
    3 mph
    (5 km/h)
    98%0.298%
    06:00
    09:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.1875 mm).
    35°F
    (2°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    98%0.298%
    09:00
    12:00
    Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.1875 mm).
    40°F
    (5°C)
    6 mph
    (10 km/h)
    81%0.3%
    12:00
    15:00
    Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.1875 mm).
    45°F
    (7°C)
    6 mph
    (10 km/h)
    69%0.301%
    15:00
    18:00
    A few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.0625 mm).
    47°F
    (8°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    67%0.3%
    18:00
    21:00
    Clear.37°F
    (3°C)
    3 mph
    (5 km/h)
    87%0.3%
    21:00
    00:00
    Clear.33°F
    (0°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    92%0.3%

    Friday, May 10sunrise: 06:10 sunset: 20:56

       Low around 29°F  (-2°C), high around 58°F  (15°C).
    Sunny skies.
    Wind: 5 mph (8 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Clear.30°F
    (-1°C)
    3 mph
    (4 km/h)
    94%0.3%
    03:00
    06:00
    Clear.29°F
    (-2°C)
    2 mph
    (4 km/h)
    96%0.3%
    06:00
    09:00
    More sun than clouds.41°F
    (5°C)
    2 mph
    (3 km/h)
    79%0.301%
    09:00
    12:00
    Sunny.51°F
    (10°C)
    3 mph
    (5 km/h)
    57%0.3%
    12:00
    15:00
    Sunny.57°F
    (14°C)
    4 mph
    (7 km/h)
    43%0.296%
    15:00
    18:00
    Sunny.57°F
    (14°C)
    3 mph
    (5 km/h)
    43%0.291%
    18:00
    21:00
    Clear.44°F
    (7°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    72%0.289%
    21:00
    00:00
    Clear.40°F
    (5°C)
    4 mph
    (7 km/h)
    73%0.288%

    Saturday, May 11sunrise: 06:08 sunset: 20:57

       Low around 37°F  (3°C), high around 66°F  (19°C).
    Sunny skies.
    Wind: 5 mph (8 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Clear.38°F
    (3°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    78%0.287%
    03:00
    06:00
    Clear.37°F
    (3°C)
    3 mph
    (5 km/h)
    81%0.286%
    06:00
    09:00
    Sunny.49°F
    (10°C)
    3 mph
    (5 km/h)
    63%0.285%
    09:00
    12:00
    Sunny.61°F
    (16°C)
    3 mph
    (4 km/h)
    45%0.282%
    12:00
    15:00
    Sunny.65°F
    (18°C)
    3 mph
    (6 km/h)
    37%0.278%
    15:00
    18:00
    Mostly sunny.65°F
    (18°C)
    2 mph
    (3 km/h)
    36%0.275%
    18:00
    21:00
    Clear.51°F
    (10°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    71%0.274%
    21:00
    00:00
    Clear.47°F
    (8°C)
    4 mph
    (7 km/h)
    74%0.275%

    Sunday, May 12sunrise: 06:07 sunset: 20:59

       Low around 43°F  (6°C), high around 69°F  (20°C).
    Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds.
    Wind: 9 mph (14 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Clear.45°F
    (7°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    77%0.275%
    03:00
    06:00
    Clear.43°F
    (6°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    80%0.275%
    06:00
    09:00
    Sunny.55°F
    (13°C)
    2 mph
    (3 km/h)
    59%0.274%
    09:00
    12:00
    Mostly sunny.64°F
    (18°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    42%0.271%
    12:00
    15:00
    Considerable cloudiness.67°F
    (19°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    35%0.266%
    15:00
    18:00
    Partly cloudy.64°F
    (18°C)
    9 mph
    (14 km/h)
    45%0.264%
    18:00
    21:00
    Mostly clear.53°F
    (11°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    70%0.263%
    21:00
    00:00
    Clear.51°F
    (10°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    72%0.264%

    Monday, May 13sunrise: 06:06 sunset: 21:00

       Low around 45°F  (7°C), high around 68°F  (20°C).
    Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds.
    Wind: 12 mph (20 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Mostly cloudy.51°F
    (10°C)
    4 mph
    (7 km/h)
    74%0.264%
    03:00
    06:00
    Clear.47°F
    (8°C)
    5 mph
    (9 km/h)
    86%0.265%
    06:00
    09:00
    Sunny.58°F
    (15°C)
    2 mph
    (3 km/h)
    53%0.264%
    09:00
    12:00
    Sunny.65°F
    (18°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    35%0.26%
    12:00
    15:00
    More sun than clouds.68°F
    (20°C)
    10 mph
    (16 km/h)
    30%0.255%
    15:00
    18:00
    Sunny.64°F
    (18°C)
    12 mph
    (20 km/h)
    37%0.25%
    18:00
    21:00
    Sunny.49°F
    (10°C)
    7 mph
    (10 km/h)
    54%0.249%
    21:00
    00:00
    Clear.45°F
    (7°C)
    7 mph
    (11 km/h)
    70%0.25%

    Tuesday, May 14sunrise: 06:05 sunset: 21:01

       Low around 40°F  (5°C), high around 63°F  (17°C).
    Considerable cloudiness.
    Wind: 12 mph (20 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Clear.42°F
    (6°C)
    5 mph
    (9 km/h)
    77%0.251%
    03:00
    06:00
    Overcast.40°F
    (5°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    82%0.252%
    06:00
    09:00
    Overcast.51°F
    (11°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    54%0.252%
    09:00
    12:00
    Sunny.59°F
    (15°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    35%0.25%
    12:00
    15:00
    Mostly sunny.63°F
    (17°C)
    11 mph
    (17 km/h)
    30%0.246%
    15:00
    18:00
    Overcast.59°F
    (15°C)
    12 mph
    (20 km/h)
    41%0.242%
    18:00
    21:00
    Times of sun and clouds.48°F
    (9°C)
    6 mph
    (10 km/h)
    64%0.241%
    21:00
    00:00
    Overcast.42°F
    (6°C)
    6 mph
    (10 km/h)
    80%0.242%

    Wednesday, May 15sunrise: 06:03 sunset: 21:02

       Low around 32°F  (0°C), high around 50°F  (10°C).
    Estimated precipitation: 0.04 in (1 mm).
    More clouds than sun.
    Wind: 10 mph (16 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Overcast.40°F
    (4°C)
    6 mph
    (10 km/h)
    88%0.244%
    03:00
    06:00
    Clear.38°F
    (3°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    87%0.245%
    06:00
    09:00
    Overcast.46°F
    (8°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    58%0.246%
    09:00
    12:00
    Sunny. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.375 mm).
    48°F
    (9°C)
    8 mph
    (13 km/h)
    51%0.246%
    12:00
    15:00
    A few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.3125 mm).
    48°F
    (9°C)
    10 mph
    (16 km/h)
    56%0.244%
    15:00
    18:00
    A few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.25 mm).
    46°F
    (8°C)
    9 mph
    (14 km/h)
    52%0.243%
    18:00
    21:00
    Sunny.37°F
    (3°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    73%0.244%
    21:00
    00:00
    Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.0625 mm).
    32°F
    (0°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    92%0.246%

    Thursday, May 16sunrise: 06:02 sunset: 21:03

       Low around 29°F  (-2°C), high around 47°F  (8°C).
    Chance of light snow all day. Estimated precipitation: 0.12 in (3.125 mm).
    Mostly cloudy skies.
    Wind: 8 mph (13 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.375 mm).
    32°F
    (-0°C)
    4 mph
    (7 km/h)
    93%0.247%
    03:00
    06:00
    Times of clear skies and clouds. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.0625 mm).
    29°F
    (-1°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    89%0.248%
    06:00
    09:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.25 mm).
    38°F
    (3°C)
    2 mph
    (3 km/h)
    63%0.249%
    09:00
    12:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in
    (0.4375 mm).
    42°F
    (6°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    49%0.25%
    12:00
    15:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.375 mm).
    46°F
    (8°C)
    7 mph
    (10 km/h)
    43%0.251%
    15:00
    18:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in
    (0.5 mm).
    44°F
    (7°C)
    8 mph
    (13 km/h)
    57%0.251%
    18:00
    21:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.03 in
    (0.75 mm).
    36°F
    (2°C)
    4 mph
    (7 km/h)
    94%0.254%
    21:00
    00:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.375 mm).
    34°F
    (1°C)
    3 mph
    (5 km/h)
    97%0.256%

    Friday, May 17sunrise: 06:01 sunset: 21:05

       Low around 31°F  (-0°C), high around 55°F  (13°C).
    Chance of light snow early in the morning (before 3 am and from 6 am to 9 am). Estimated precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm).
    Considerable cloudiness.
    Wind: 5 mph (8 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in
    (0.375 mm).
    35°F
    (2°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    96%0.256%
    03:00
    06:00
    Clear. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.125 mm).
    32°F
    (0°C)
    3 mph
    (4 km/h)
    97%0.257%
    06:00
    09:00
    Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.0625 mm).
    39°F
    (4°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    80%0.258%
    09:00
    12:00
    Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.0625 mm).
    47°F
    (8°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    48%0.257%
    12:00
    15:00
    More clouds than sun.54°F
    (12°C)
    4 mph
    (7 km/h)
    33%0.255%
    15:00
    18:00
    Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in
    (0.0625 mm).
    53°F
    (12°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    37%0.254%
    18:00
    21:00
    More sun than clouds.45°F
    (7°C)
    1 mph
    (1 km/h)
    51%0.255%
    21:00
    00:00
    Considerable cloudiness.41°F
    (5°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    65%0.256%

    Saturday, May 18sunrise: 06:00 sunset: 21:06

       Low around 36°F  (2°C), high around 62°F  (17°C).
    Times of sun and clouds.
    Wind: 9 mph (14 km/h).

    TimeSkiesConditionsTempWindHumiditySoil Moisture
    00:00
    03:00
    Partly cloudy.38°F
    (3°C)
    5 mph
    (9 km/h)
    75%0.257%
    03:00
    06:00
    Sunny.36°F
    (2°C)
    5 mph
    (8 km/h)
    81%0.259%
    06:00
    09:00
    Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds.49°F
    (10°C)
    4 mph
    (6 km/h)
    54%0.259%
    09:00
    12:00
    Overcast.58°F
    (14°C)
    6 mph
    (9 km/h)
    36%0.257%
    12:00
    15:00
    A few passing clouds.61°F
    (16°C)
    8 mph
    (12 km/h)
    36%0.254%
    15:00
    18:00
    Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds.62°F
    (16°C)
    9 mph
    (14 km/h)
    34%0.251%
    18:00
    21:00
    Sunny.49°F
    (9°C)
    7 mph
    (11 km/h)
    58%0.251%
    21:00
    00:00
    Clear.45°F
    (7°C)
    7 mph
    (11 km/h)
    67%0.252%


    Hamilton (latitude 46°15'N, longitude 114°10'W)

    Local Time:

    Hamilton is in the "America/Denver" timezone.

    The "America/Denver" timezone uses a Standard Time (ST) / Daylight Saving Time (DST) alternation scheme, and it currently is in DST (since Sunday, 10 March 2024, 03:00 AM local time). During DST, the timezone abbreviation is MDT and the offset to Universal Time (UTC, GMT or Zulu) is -6:00 hours.

    Hamilton will exit DST (returning to standard time) on Sunday, 3 November 2024, at 02:00 AM local time, when clocks will be turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 3 November 2024, 01:00 AM local standard time. During ST, the timezone abbreviation is MST and the offset to UTC will be -7:00 hours.



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