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Weather & Climate in Blackfoot, MT
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Blackfoot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 4,152 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,152 ft (1,266 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5771°N, 112.8733°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Glacier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cut Bank International (CTB) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
150 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 4, 2000 | 35 km S of Pincher Creek, Canada | M4.6 | 107 km | 1 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 2 km NNW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 11 km NE of Swan Lake, Montana | M4.1 | 91 km | 4 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 2 km NW of Kila, Montana | M4.1 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Jul 19, 2002 | 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M4.0 | 128 km | 25 km |
| Apr 1, 1992 | 10 km ESE of Swan Lake, Montana | M4.0 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 1994 | 27 km W of Chester, Montana | M3.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 1996 | 37 km N of Ovando, Montana | M3.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada | M3.8 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 1995 | 3 km WNW of Kila, Montana | M3.8 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M3.8 | 145 km | 22 km |
| May 7, 1992 | 14 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M3.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1992 | 20 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1992 | 4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana | M3.8 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 36 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana | M3.7 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Oct 2, 1995 | 18 km E of Finley Point, Montana | M3.7 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1991 | 18 km SW of Shelby, Montana | M3.6 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2009 | 42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana | M3.6 | 51 km | 21 km |
| Feb 2, 1997 | 1 km NNE of Lindisfarne, Montana | M3.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana | M3.6 | 78 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 7, 1982 | EF2 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2006 | EF1 | 17 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1994 | EF1 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1977 | EF1 | 50 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1994 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1993 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1991 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1986 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1982 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1981 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1981 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MOOSE (73,210 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | MOOSE | 73,210 | 91 km |
| 2015 | BEAR CREEK | 60,710 | 94 km |
| 2003 | ROBERT | 54,500 | 87 km |
| 2007 | FOOL CREEK | 53,912 | 68 km |
| 2015 | FAMILY PEAK COMPLEX | 49,769 | 38 km |
| 1988 | GATES PARK | 42,493 | 85 km |
| 2007 | SKYLAND | 41,237 | 37 km |
| 2006 | RED EAGLE | 32,563 | 43 km |
| 2003 | RAMPAGE COMPLEX (DOUBLE MOUNTAIN 2) | 23,680 | 57 km |
| 2015 | TRAIL CREEK | 22,338 | 78 km |
| 2017 | SCALP | 20,309 | 70 km |
| 2003 | BLACKFOOT LAKE COMPLEX (BLACKFOOT LAKE) | 18,274 | 87 km |
| 2015 | THOMPSON | 18,049 | 51 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (TRAPPER CREEK) | 18,028 | 75 km |
| 2017 | STRAWBERRY | 17,781 | 52 km |
| 2017 | SPRAGUE | 16,897 | 71 km |
| 2018 | HOWE RIDGE | 14,747 | 78 km |
| 2021 | GREENHOUSE | 14,501 | 4 km |
| 2007 | CORPORAL | 14,054 | 84 km |
| 2003 | TRAPPER CREEK FIRE (WOLF GUN) | 13,920 | 85 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Blackfoot has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 20°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.7").