Weather & Climate in Camrose Colony, MT

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

Camrose Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.8 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 3,489 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	43.7°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,489 ft (1,063 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	249/sq mi
Coordinates	48.3116°N, 111.6118°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Toole County County
Nearest Airport	Cut Bank International (CTB) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"

67% below US avg

Snowfall 46.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.24"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.7 / 100
Community Resilience	19.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very 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	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jul 19, 2002	43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M4.0	145 km	25 km
Aug 16, 1994	27 km W of Chester, Montana	M3.9	29 km	5 km
May 1, 1997	35 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.8	119 km	5 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km SSE of South Browning, Montana	M3.8	105 km	10 km
Jun 5, 1991	18 km SW of Shelby, Montana	M3.6	30 km	5 km
May 10, 1990	47 km SSW of Heart Butte, Montana	M3.6	117 km	5 km
Sep 29, 2009	42 km NW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.6	109 km	21 km
Jan 3, 2008	13 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.5	140 km	38 km
Jan 20, 2003	10 km S of Little Browning, Montana	M3.5	59 km	1 km
Aug 11, 1992	27 km W of Augusta, Montana	M3.4	126 km	5 km
Nov 6, 2002	3 km SSE of Little Browning, Montana	M3.4	62 km	1 km
Aug 15, 1996	33 km WNW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	103 km	5 km
Sep 7, 2014	36 km SSE of Magrath, Canada	M3.4	118 km	15 km
Nov 17, 1992	39 km NNW of Santa Rita, Montana	M3.4	106 km	5 km
Jan 22, 1993	33 km SSE of Raymond, Canada	M3.4	116 km	5 km
Jan 1, 1993	20 km WSW of Sweet Grass, Montana	M3.4	78 km	5 km
Mar 5, 1995	2 km NW of Cut Bank, Montana	M3.3	66 km	10 km
Aug 20, 2019	40 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana	M3.3	148 km	23 km
May 29, 2009	11 km S of Little Browning, Montana	M3.2	59 km	0 km
Nov 30, 1990	49 km ENE of Condon, Montana	M3.2	130 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 7, 1982	EF2	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 13, 2006	EF1	84 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 3, 1998	EF1	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1994	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 1, 1980	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1980	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1980	EF1	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 1, 1977	EF1	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 1, 1977	EF1	92 km	0.1 mi	0
May 24, 1977	EF1	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 10, 1965	EF1	83 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 2, 1964	EF1	84 km	27.0 mi	0
Jun 22, 1962	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2018	EF0	97 km	1.4 mi	0
Jun 2, 1999	EF0	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1996	EF0	56 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 6, 1994	EF0	37 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1993	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1993	EF0	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1992	EF0	65 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: GREENHOUSE (14,501 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	GREENHOUSE	14,501	98 km
1993	FREEZEOUT LAKE	9,793	82 km
2012	WYE FIRE	6,141	94 km
2008	CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX	4,365	96 km
2003	PARDUE	4,269	81 km
2019	STUCKEY RD MA	4,073	83 km
1991	POWER	3,822	63 km
2002	PISHKUN	3,450	96 km
2008	UNIT 3 MARSH HAZ FUEL REDUCTION	3,333	74 km
1992	RDOORECMPX	3,088	94 km
2022	BENTON LAKE UNIT 3 AND 4B	2,996	73 km
2000	BUNYAN POINT-EAR MTN. COMPLEX (EAR MOUNTAIN)	2,660	91 km
2006	NANNY CREEK	2,343	94 km
2022	MTBLR-FY22-RX	2,244	75 km
2005	H RX F COMPLEX BROADCAST BURNS	1,747	72 km
2021	BENTON LAKE UNIT 5	1,716	77 km
2023	MTBLR-HFR-FY23-RX	1,507	78 km
2018	MTBLR-18-RX-WUI	1,433	78 km
1992	POWER	1,290	63 km
2021	EAST BOOTLEGGER RX	1,191	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	0.7 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	62°F (16°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
July	67°F (19°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.4 in
September	56°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	46°F (8°C)	0.6 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.5 in

Camrose Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.3").

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