Wolf Creek, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lewis and Clark County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
18 Population 86/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $27,489 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wolf Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 28.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation3,582 ft (1,092 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates47.0059°N, 112.0701°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLewis and Clark County County
Nearest AirportHelena Regional (HLN)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 28.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.32"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0440 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.74 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.13 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.2 / 100
Community Resilience83.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 41 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 50 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 40 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 27 km
Oct 28, 1998 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.3 145 km
Aug 16, 2019 4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.2 135 km
Aug 6, 2019 3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana M4.1 137 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 89 km
Sep 3, 2016 16 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 143 km
Mar 6, 2009 18 km S of Whitehall, Montana M4.0 145 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 88 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 86 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 44 km
Jul 14, 2019 11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana M4.0 132 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 38 km
Jun 28, 2000 21 km SE of Clinton, Montana M4.0 120 km
Oct 19, 2017 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 39 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 31 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 98 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

28 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 30, 1975 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 2, 1966 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 60 km 0
Jun 28, 1982 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 2, 1964 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 22, 1962 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 29, 1961 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 5, 2000 EF0 90 km 0
Jun 27, 1997 EF0 48 km 0
Jun 15, 1996 EF0 98 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 10 km 0
Jun 21, 1993 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 11, 1993 EF0 46 km 0
Jul 9, 1992 EF0 31 km 0
Jun 12, 1992 EF0 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICE RIDGE (171,473 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 RICE RIDGE 171,473 92 km
1988 CANYON CREEK 167,875 58 km
2021 WOODS CREEK 55,836 80 km
2007 AHORN 45,633 90 km
2003 LINCOLN COMPLEX (SNOWBANK) 36,987 43 km
1988 CANYON CREEK 35,865 67 km
2021 HARRIS MTN 31,792 32 km
2017 ALICE CREEK 29,971 32 km
2012 ELBOW PASS COMPLEX 28,989 75 km
1984 NORTH HILL 27,162 26 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH) 26,997 48 km
2021 HAYSTACK 26,118 95 km
2007 CONGER CREEK 22,936 73 km
2000 MONTURE-SPREAD RIDGE (MONTURE) 22,493 91 km
2007 MERIWETHER 18,865 22 km
2017 PARK CREEK 17,915 51 km
2007 RAILLEY MOUNTAIN 17,528 97 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (BUCKSNORT) 14,843 55 km
1990 BEARTOOTH COMPLEX 13,462 21 km
1993 FREEZEOUT LAKE 9,793 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in

Wolf Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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