Weather & Climate in Clyde Park, MT

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

Clyde Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°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 14.9 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 4,853 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	41.6°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,853 ft (1,479 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	984/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8839°N, 110.6058°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Park County County
Nearest Airport	Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"

61% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 3.03"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	66.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.1 / 100
Community Resilience	82.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively 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	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very High

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

Earthquake History

755 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	124 km	6 km
May 8, 2007	8 km NNW of Alder, Montana	M4.4	130 km	14 km
Jun 16, 2017	12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.4	127 km	9 km
Oct 28, 1998	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.3	120 km	5 km
May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	142 km	14 km
Nov 24, 2000	24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.2	126 km	9 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	59 km	2 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	140 km	4 km
Apr 8, 2000	8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M4.1	80 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2006	6 km S of Pony, Montana	M4.1	105 km	12 km
Aug 30, 1997	25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.1	135 km	4 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	58 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2016	16 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	119 km	8 km
Mar 6, 2009	18 km S of Whitehall, Montana	M4.0	120 km	12 km
Nov 6, 1997	4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana	M4.0	38 km	5 km
Nov 10, 2000	14 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M4.0	82 km	2 km
Jul 14, 2019	11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana	M4.0	52 km	6 km
Mar 26, 1994	19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.9	125 km	9 km
Sep 18, 2022	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.9	123 km	11 km
Jun 21, 2006	5 km SSW of Pony, Montana	M3.9	106 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 2, 2010	EF2	35 km	2.1 mi	0
Jul 20, 1964	EF2	85 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 2012	EF1	75 km	2.8 mi	0
Aug 22, 1965	EF1	48 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 1960	EF1	41 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 27, 2019	EF0	100 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 9, 2011	EF0	18 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2010	EF0	66 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF0	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 15, 1996	EF0	70 km	2.0 mi	0
May 17, 1994	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 1992	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 22, 1978	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 22, 1978	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 24, 1978	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1973	EF0	53 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (162 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	162 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DERBY (200,993 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	DERBY	200,993	70 km
1988	STORM CREEK	116,027	94 km
2000	TOSTON-MAUDLOW	80,383	61 km
1988	HELLROARING	77,598	91 km
2021	WOODS CREEK	55,836	89 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	73 km
2001	FRIDLEY	27,575	48 km
2006	JUNGLE	23,846	48 km
2007	WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK)	22,195	69 km
2021	AMERICAN FORK	20,726	39 km
2012	BEAR TRAP 2	14,875	81 km
2006	BIG CREEK	13,424	61 km
2013	MINER PARADISE COMPLEX	12,210	67 km
2012	MILLIE	10,497	62 km
1994	BLACK BUTTE	10,231	56 km
2015	EUSTIS	8,469	69 km
2020	BRIDGER FOOTHILLS	8,291	29 km
2015	COTTONWOOD GULCH	8,100	58 km
2021	TROUT CREEK	7,804	84 km
2012	PINE CREEK	7,707	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	33°F (1°C)	1.2 in
April	42°F (5°C)	1.6 in
May	50°F (10°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.8 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	0.7 in

Clyde Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.6").

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