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Weather & Climate in Bearcreek, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bearcreek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 141.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 4,551 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,551 ft (1,387 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1606°N, 109.1574°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yellowstone Regional (COD) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
378 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 30, 2014 | 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming | M4.8 | 128 km | 6 km |
| May 11, 2022 | 36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana | M4.2 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Nov 24, 2000 | 24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming | M4.2 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Aug 28, 1995 | 62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming | M4.2 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Mar 25, 2008 | 35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana | M4.2 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Mar 26, 1994 | 19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana | M3.9 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming | M3.9 | 136 km | 11 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming | M3.8 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana | M3.8 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 63 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana | M3.8 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 24 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming | M3.7 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 18 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 56 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming | M3.7 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming | M3.7 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Sep 24, 1994 | 39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming | M3.7 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2003 | 23 km E of Wilsall, Montana | M3.7 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 21 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming | M3.7 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 2021 | 63 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming | M3.6 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Jun 16, 1997 | 25 km ENE of West Yellowstone, Montana | M3.6 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 24 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana | M3.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
40 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 16, 1965 | EF3 | 88 km | 20.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2010 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2010 | EF2 | 37 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1978 | EF2 | 60 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1964 | EF2 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1962 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1958 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1991 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1991 | EF1 | 49 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF1 | 35 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1986 | EF1 | 73 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1981 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1978 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1976 | EF1 | 55 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1965 | EF1 | 97 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1958 | EF1 | 66 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2017 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2015 | EF0 | 80 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2014 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2013 | EF0 | 96 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yellowstone | Caldera(s) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) | -1350 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CLOVERMIST (303,427 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | CLOVERMIST | 303,427 | 74 km |
| 2006 | DERBY | 200,993 | 70 km |
| 1988 | STORM CREEK | 116,027 | 67 km |
| 1988 | HELLROARING | 77,598 | 92 km |
| 2008 | GUNBARREL | 69,730 | 73 km |
| 2003 | HOBBLE | 38,365 | 84 km |
| 1988 | CLOVER | 34,035 | 85 km |
| 2021 | ROBERTSON DRAW | 31,132 | 10 km |
| 2006 | JUNGLE | 23,846 | 99 km |
| 1996 | SHEPARD MTN | 17,379 | 35 km |
| 2016 | BUFFALO | 13,706 | 91 km |
| 2016 | WHIT | 12,731 | 85 km |
| 1994 | BLACK BUTTE | 10,231 | 85 km |
| 2008 | CASCADE | 10,017 | 24 km |
| 2010 | STUMP GULCH | 8,873 | 63 km |
| 2021 | TROUT CREEK | 7,804 | 55 km |
| 2011 | HOLE IN THE WALL | 6,559 | 22 km |
| 2003 | DEEP LAKE | 5,466 | 32 km |
| 2002 | COW CREEK | 5,162 | 45 km |
| 2002 | RED WAFFLE | 5,060 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Bearcreek has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in December to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.4").