Weather & Climate in Coffee Creek, MT

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

Coffee Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 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 17.3 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 3,606 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	44.6°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,606 ft (1,099 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	127/sq mi
Coordinates	47.3490°N, 110.0826°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Judith Basin County County
Nearest Airport	Great Falls International (GTF) 61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"

54% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 3.07"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	5.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.6 / 100
Community Resilience	49.7 / 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	Relatively 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

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

Nov 10, 2000	14 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M4.0	144 km	2 km
Feb 6, 1999	24 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.9	139 km	1 km
Jan 9, 2003	23 km E of Wilsall, Montana	M3.7	149 km	11 km
Feb 11, 1999	23 km E of Townsend, Montana	M3.3	140 km	3 km
Jun 16, 1999	16 km SSE of Craig, Montana	M3.2	147 km	4 km
Apr 9, 2000	9 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M3.2	149 km	4 km
Jun 8, 2000	11 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M3.1	148 km	2 km
Dec 5, 1991	15 km WSW of Hays, Montana	M3.0	111 km	10 km
Jul 15, 2006	Western Montana	M3.0	135 km	10 km
Jan 1, 2025	28 km ENE of Helena Valley Northeast, Montana	M2.9	132 km	20 km
Sep 20, 2002	16 km ENE of Townsend, Montana	M2.9	143 km	0 km
Sep 15, 2012	23 km SSW of White Sulphur Springs, Montana	M2.9	132 km	8 km
Mar 24, 2001	12 km NE of Townsend, Montana	M2.8	146 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2010	33 km ENE of Helena Valley Northeast, Montana	M2.8	126 km	18 km
May 6, 2014	10 km SSW of Cascade, Montana	M2.8	129 km	13 km
Jul 15, 2006	28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana	M2.8	134 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2012	28 km S of White Sulphur Springs, Montana	M2.8	135 km	10 km
Apr 27, 2016	25 km ENE of Toston, Montana	M2.8	144 km	5 km
Nov 4, 2017	32 km NE of Wilsall, Montana	M2.7	134 km	4 km
Oct 16, 2011	Eastern Montana	M2.7	128 km	21 km

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

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 1988	EF3	70 km	12.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1988	EF3	45 km	3.0 mi	0
Jul 5, 1988	EF3	59 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 8, 2002	EF2	56 km	10.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1999	EF2	59 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1996	EF2	22 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1994	EF2	28 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 24, 1994	EF2	28 km	1.0 mi	0
May 28, 1981	EF2	78 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 8, 1976	EF2	0 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 30, 1975	EF2	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 10, 1965	EF2	66 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 2007	EF1	57 km	5.3 mi	0
Apr 22, 2003	EF1	25 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 23, 1998	EF1	47 km	3.5 mi	0
Jun 19, 1998	EF1	49 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1980	EF1	81 km	0.1 mi	0
May 10, 1977	EF1	42 km	0.1 mi	0
May 10, 1977	EF1	30 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 3, 1971	EF1	79 km	2.3 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TURKEY (25,658 acres, 1990).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1990	TURKEY	25,658	42 km
2021	TAYLOR	21,704	37 km
2021	SOUTH MOCCASIN	12,727	46 km
2009	MEISSNER	12,318	17 km
1985	SANDPOINT	10,439	69 km
2021	BALSINGER	8,317	72 km
2022	EAGLE CREEK	6,359	95 km
2020	LOUSE CREEK	5,237	32 km
1991	BURNETTEPK	4,644	60 km
1988	LOSTCANYON	4,532	97 km
2020	YOGO	4,429	58 km
2008	CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX	4,365	72 km
2019	STUCKEY RD MA	4,073	99 km
1996	COYOTE	3,320	76 km
2020	EAGLE ROCK ROAD	3,129	37 km
2020	LODE ROAD	2,736	89 km
2007	CHOUTEAU CO ASST	2,646	53 km
2001	LOST FORK-MONARCH COMPLEX (LOST FORK)	2,313	76 km
2007	2007 HAZ FUEL REDUCTION	2,159	69 km
2005	KNOX	2,060	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.7 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	35°F (1°C)	0.8 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
July	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in
August	67°F (20°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in
October	46°F (8°C)	0.9 in
November	33°F (0°C)	0.6 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Coffee Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 25°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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