Weather & Climate in Bridger, MT

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

Bridger experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.3 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 3,685 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	45.7°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,685 ft (1,123 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	142/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2946°N, 108.9167°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Yellowstone County County
Nearest Airport	Billings Logan International (BIL) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"

70% below US avg

Snowfall 30.3"

Wettest Month (May) 2.28"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.3 / 100
Community Resilience	82.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	109 km	14 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	109 km	4 km
Jan 30, 2023	9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana	M3.8	140 km	20 km
Mar 29, 2023	56 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	142 km	4 km
Jan 9, 2003	23 km E of Wilsall, Montana	M3.7	138 km	11 km
Sep 24, 1994	39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.7	141 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2021	63 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.6	146 km	6 km
Jul 6, 2021	27 km SSE of Melstone, Montana	M3.6	150 km	10 km
Jul 20, 1992	52 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.6	139 km	0 km
Jul 20, 1992	51 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.5	140 km	2 km
Jan 2, 2009	54 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.5	140 km	7 km
Jan 12, 2014	23 km SE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.4	137 km	9 km
Mar 4, 2019	35 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.3	114 km	6 km
Jan 9, 2009	42 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.3	125 km	7 km
Mar 19, 1993	40 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.3	141 km	2 km
Aug 16, 1992	47 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M3.2	117 km	5 km
Jul 21, 2023	Eastern Montana	M3.2	24 km	5 km
Jul 3, 1994	25 km ESE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.2	126 km	11 km
Jul 16, 2021	64 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.2	147 km	7 km
Sep 29, 1998	63 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.2	146 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 2, 1985	EF3	92 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 1965	EF3	65 km	20.6 mi	0
Jun 20, 2010	EF2	67 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	22 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1978	EF2	70 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 26, 1964	EF2	62 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 1962	EF2	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 1958	EF2	66 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 21, 1991	EF1	62 km	0.2 mi	0
May 18, 1991	EF1	61 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	27 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	83 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 25, 1986	EF1	86 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1981	EF1	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 1978	EF1	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF1	60 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 12, 1958	EF1	46 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 1955	EF1	81 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF0	97 km	0.7 mi	0
May 16, 2015	EF0	89 km	1.4 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (168 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	168 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	98 km
2006	DERBY	200,993	77 km
1988	STORM CREEK	116,027	87 km
2008	GUNBARREL	69,730	94 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	83 km
2021	ROBERTSON DRAW	31,132	33 km
1996	SHEPARD MTN	17,379	54 km
1994	BLACK BUTTE	10,231	91 km
2008	CASCADE	10,017	46 km
2010	STUMP GULCH	8,873	56 km
1996	COLFAX	8,429	95 km
2021	CRATER RIDGE	8,147	99 km
2021	TROUT CREEK	7,804	63 km
2011	HOLE IN THE WALL	6,559	46 km
2006	BIRTHDAY2	6,553	83 km
2017	MICROWAVE	5,958	92 km
2003	DEEP LAKE	5,466	55 km
2002	COW CREEK	5,162	32 km
2002	RED WAFFLE	5,060	44 km
2005	BIG HORN	4,899	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.4 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.0 in
November	33°F (1°C)	0.6 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	0.6 in

Bridger has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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