Flatwillow, Montana
Flatwillow is a former unincorporated town in southern Petroleum County, Montana, United States. All buildings of the town are now gone, and the land is now privately owned farmland.
History
Flatwillow lay along local roads south of the town of Winnett, the county seat of Petroleum County. at an elevation of 3,225 feet. Flatwillow's post office first opened on March 27, 1883 and closed on April 15, 1907, only to be reopened on August 1, 1908. The post office was again closed on April 30, 1946.Climate
Flatwillow has a cold semi-arid climate. Winter is cold, dry and variable. It can alternate between periods of extreme cold and milder stretches with days well above freezing. Lows fall below on 19.3 days per year. Spring comes quickly in March, but snow can still occur as late as May. This is the wettest time of year with frequent showers and thunderstorms. Summer is hot and dry with chilly nights. High temperatures of at least occur on an average of 35.3 days per year and on 3. However, there is still a decent amount of cool days and nights are pleasantly cool. Fall comes rapidly with snow possible in September.The freeze-free season ranges from May 23 to September 21. The coldest temperature recorded is on December 18, 1924, while the record high is on August 6, 1949, July 19, 1960, August 5, 1961, and July 22, 1963. The most snow recorded in one water year is in 2017–2018. The least snow recorded in a water year is in 2009–2010.