Weather & Climate in Biddle, MT

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Biddle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 3,387 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	47.4°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,387 ft (1,032 m)
Area	17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	45.1051°N, 105.3116°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Powder River County County
Nearest Airport	Northeast Wyoming Regional (GCC) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 35.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	4.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	16.3 / 100
Community Resilience	2.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Sep 25, 2009	15 km E of Alzada, Montana	M4.2	87 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2009	20 km SSE of Birney, Montana	M4.0	89 km	14 km
Feb 25, 1993	31 km N of Arvada, Wyoming	M3.9	62 km	5 km
Dec 23, 1991	10 km SW of Colstrip, Montana	M3.6	135 km	5 km
Nov 3, 1999	8 km NNW of Broadus, Montana	M3.5	47 km	10 km
May 10, 2013	25 km NW of Wright, Wyoming	M3.1	136 km	9 km
Sep 27, 2016	43 km WSW of Gillette, Wyoming	M3.0	119 km	14 km
Feb 22, 1992	30 km E of Buffalo, Wyoming	M2.9	118 km	5 km
May 25, 2018	45 km W of Biddle, Montana	M2.9	48 km	16 km
Aug 7, 2022	38 km N of Arvada, Wyoming	M2.8	59 km	11 km
Mar 30, 2018	20 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming	M2.8	121 km	5 km
Sep 4, 2023	50 km WSW of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming	M2.8	132 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2023	6 km NE of Ashland, Montana	M2.8	91 km	11 km
May 19, 2017	6 km ESE of Birney, Montana	M2.7	91 km	3 km
Sep 5, 1993	4 km NNW of Central City, South Dakota	M2.7	143 km	5 km
Mar 31, 2009	36 km NNE of Arvada, Wyoming	M2.6	55 km	17 km
Apr 22, 2018	8 km ENE of Ashland, Montana	M2.6	87 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2013	18 km SE of Ekalaka, Montana	M2.6	104 km	8 km
Jun 2, 2019	14 km WSW of Birney, Montana	M2.6	110 km	5 km
Nov 5, 1991	1 km ESE of Lead, South Dakota	M2.5	149 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

111 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 13 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 1, 2018	EF3	92 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	98 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 2014	EF2	73 km	16.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 2010	EF2	32 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 2009	EF2	90 km	9.4 mi	0
May 31, 1984	EF2	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 1975	EF2	91 km	16.3 mi	0
Jul 25, 1966	EF2	34 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 22, 1966	EF2	91 km	3.6 mi	0
Apr 25, 1964	EF2	34 km	6.0 mi	0
May 18, 1961	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 1959	EF2	100 km	10.6 mi	0
May 27, 1954	EF2	37 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 2024	EF1	87 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 19, 2019	EF1	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2019	EF1	59 km	5.3 mi	0
Jun 25, 2019	EF1	60 km	5.4 mi	0
Jun 1, 2018	EF1	83 km	4.6 mi	0
Jun 1, 2018	EF1	87 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 7, 2016	EF1	91 km	1.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ASH CREEK (253,413 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	ASH CREEK	253,413	88 km
2024	REMINGTON	192,577	75 km
2017	DEER CREEK	90,147	92 km
2012	TAYLOR CREEK	64,383	59 km
2000	STAG	62,381	79 km
1996	POWDERVILLE	55,024	81 km
2024	FLAT ROCK	50,782	90 km
2006	BUFFALO CREEK	37,630	84 km
2024	SHORT DRAW	33,733	27 km
2011	DIAMOND COMPLEX	33,546	57 km
2020	WADDLE CREEK	25,809	96 km
2024	CONSTITUTION	23,963	59 km
2012	DUTCH	19,476	42 km
2024	MCGHEE	19,161	99 km
2006	WATT DRAW	17,594	69 km
2020	RICE	15,883	95 km
1988	SCHILLER	15,533	86 km
2006	THORN DIVIDE COMPLEX	15,261	78 km
1994	BARREL SPR	13,526	96 km
1991	HORSLEY	11,829	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.4 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	0.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
June	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	1.0 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.0 in
November	33°F (0°C)	0.5 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Biddle has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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