Lindsay, Montana facts for kids
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Lindsay, Montana
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 Lindsay, Montana
Location in Montana
Lindsay, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Dawson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,680 ft (820 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12 |
| • Density | 18.52/sq mi (7.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59339
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 773370 |
Lindsay is a small community in Dawson County, Montana, United States. It is called an "unincorporated hamlet" because it does not have its own local government.
Lindsay is located on Montana Highway 200S. It is also near the Upper Sevenmile Creek. The community is about 22 miles (35.9 km) west-northwest of Glendive. Lindsay has a post office with ZIP code 59339. It also has a public school and a cooperative.
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History of Lindsay
The town of Lindsay was named after Willam Lindsay. He was a businessman from Ohio. Willam Lindsay was the first rancher and freighter in this area.
In the 1920s, the town of Lindsay actually moved. This happened when the Northern Pacific Railway built a new train line. The line went to Circle. The town moved to be closer to this important new railway.
Population of Lindsay
The population of a place tells us how many people live there. According to the 2020 United States Census, 12 people lived in Lindsay.
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| 2020 | 12 | — | |
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Climate in Lindsay
Lindsay experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters. A weather station nearby, called Terry 21 NNW, helps us understand the weather patterns.
Temperatures in Lindsay
In January, the average temperature is around 17.2 degrees Fahrenheit (-8.2 degrees Celsius). Summers are much warmer. In July, the average temperature is about 68.1 degrees Fahrenheit (20.1 degrees Celsius).
The highest temperature ever recorded near Lindsay was 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in July. The lowest temperature recorded was -37 degrees Fahrenheit (-38.3 degrees Celsius) in December.
Precipitation in Lindsay
Precipitation includes rain and snow. Lindsay gets the most rain in May and June. During these months, it receives about 2.5 to 2.6 inches (63.5 to 66 mm) of precipitation.
Snowfall is common in winter. The most snow usually falls in January and February. About 4 to 5 inches (10 to 12.7 cm) of snow can fall in these months.
