Natural Resources Conservation Service Montana State Office 20090128 Helena, Montana Montana State Library http://geoinfo.msl.mt.gov/nrcs_partnership/climate_and_water_supply/ https://mslservices.mt.gov/Geographic_Information/Data/DataList/datalist_Details.aspx?did={C2ED9167-19ED-4FE0-993A-E437C1194A36} The Montana Precipitation Timing is an expression of the percentage of annual precipitation that occurs within the growing season. The percentage of precipitation is based on 30-year average precipitation data within the growing season. The growing season is defined as May 1 – September 30. For display of precipitation timing within a growing season (5/1-9/30) across Montana and input into decision processes that require knowledge of precipitation timing. 1971 2000 publication date complete As needed -116.303332 -103.477877 49.278723 44.121381 ISO 19115 Topic Category climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere environment R Factor annual precipitation growing season rainfall Montana None This data should be used for planning purposes only. This data set is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind. The NRCS makes no representations or warranties whatsoever with respect to the accuracy or completeness of this data set and assumes no responsibility for the suitability of this data set for a particular purpose; and NRCS will not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of errors in this data set. The Montana State Library provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time. U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service mailing address

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Bozeman MT 59715-4704 406-587-6818 800-877-8339 406-587-6761 NRCS Montana State Office Bozeman, MT NRCS Montana State Offic http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov 500 Meter resolution data online Data was extracted from 30-year average precipitation data (1971-2000). Lines were digitized denoting the percentage of precipitation that falls within the growing season. These isolines were attributed with appropriate values of percentage of precipitation falling within the growing season. Interpolated Montana Precipitation Timing from digitized isolines. 20090128 Raster Pixel 1107 1871 NAD 1983 StatePlane Montana FIPS 2500 45.0 49.0 -109.5 44.25 600000.0 0.0 coordinate pair 0.000000008052669642211187 0.000000008052669642211187 meter D North American 1983 GRS 1980 6378137.0 298.257222101 Value R Factor value Montana State Library mailing address

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Helena MT 59620-1800 406-444-5354 406-444-5354 Montana Relay 711 406-444-0266 geoinfo@mt.gov geoinfo@mt.gov Downloadable Data The Montana State Library provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time. Geotiff http://geoinfo.msl.mt.gov/nrcs_partnership/climate_and_water_sup 20191022 Montana State Library mailing address

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