Location & Surroundings
Alta is a settlement in Montana, United States, at 1,520 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Orchard Homes, about 140 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 3125 km to the east. The nearest airport is West Fork Lodge Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: Hogum Junction
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
45° 37' 8" N, 114° 17' 59" W
- Elevation 1520 m (DEM: 1524 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:57
- Sunrise 07:22
- Sunset 17:18
- Day length 9 h 56 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Alta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -2.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.1 to 5.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 318 W/m2.
Temperature
-2.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (248 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,027.2 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | -2.8 | 1.1 | 248 | 90 | 1,027.2 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -3.1 | 1.4 | 217 | 94 | 1,028.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.6 | 2.1 | 199 | 45 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 126.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.9 | 1.1 | 257 | 52 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 318.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.7 | 1.8 | 218 | 60 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 30h | -1.0 | 1.3 | 224 | 75 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.6 | 2.0 | 182 | 44 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.3 | 1.5 | 163 | 59 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 344.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 2.3 | 2.0 | 171 | 74 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.2 | 2.0 | 173 | 77 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.0 | 3.6 | 228 | 42 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.2 | 3.0 | 267 | 62 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 261.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 0.0 | 1.6 | 292 | 96 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alta?
Now -2.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.1 to 5.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 318 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alta today?
Sunrise around 07:22 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 9h 56m.
What is the local time in Alta?
Local time is 05:57. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Alta?
Alta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alta?
Elevation about 1,520 m. DEM 1,524 m.
Where is Alta located?
It is at 45.61881, -114.29981 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alta in?
It is in United States.